HomeMy WebLinkAbout20123090.tiff BEFORE THE WELD COUNTY, COLORADO, PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION OF RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Moved by Jordan Jemiola, that the following resolution be introduced for passage by the Weld County
Planning Commission. Be it resolved by the Weld County Planning Commission that the application for:
CASE NUMBER: ORDINANCE 2012-7
PRESENTED BY: WENDELL HEYEN
REQUEST: IN THE MATTER OF REPEALING AND RE-ENACTING, WITH
AMENDMENTS, CHAPTER 29 BUILDING REGULATIONS, OF THE
WELD COUNTY CODE.
be approved.
Motion seconded by Nick Berryman.
VOTE:
For Passage Against Passage Absent
Robert Grand
Bill Hall
Benjamin Hansford
Jordan Jemiola
Bret Elliott
Mark Lawley
Nick Berryman
Jason Maxey
Joyce Smock
The Chair declared the resolution passed and ordered that a certified copy be forwarded with the file of
this case to the Board of County Commissioner's for further proceedings.
CERTIFICATION OF COPY
I, Kristine Ranslem, Recording Secretary for the Weld County Planning Commission, do hereby certify
that the above and foregoing resolution is a true copy of the resolution of the Planning Commission of
Weld County, Colorado, adopted on October 16, 2012.
Dated the 3rd of July, 2012.
�!tiL tLl 1 Jl 5r .
Kristine Ranslem
Secretary
2012-3090
CHAPTER 29
Building Regulations
Article I General Provisions
Sec.29-1-10 Purpose.scope and authority
Sec.29.1-20 Definitions
Article II tnde Standards
Sec.29-2-10 Standards
Sec.29-2.20 International Building Code
Sec.29-2-30 International Residential Cede
Soc.29-2-40 international Mechanical Code
Sec.29.2-50 International Plumbing Code
Sec.29-2-60 International Fuel Gas Code
Sec.29-2-70 National Electrical Code
Sec.29-2-80 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings
See.29-2-90 International Energy Conservation Code
Sec.29-2-95 Unitbrm Swimming Pool.Spa and I lot 1 ub Code
Sec.29-2-100 State and federal tequirements
Sec.29-2-110 Mobile and manufactured home installaliun standards
Sec.29-2-120 Area of special fund Ivvais standard;
Sec.29-2-130 Repealed
ankle III Mdldlnp Penults
Sec.29-3-1U Building permit required
Sec.293.20 P.xemptinns
See.29-3-30 Application to existing buildings and structures
See.29-3-40 Additions.alterations ur repairs
Sec.29-3-50 Baisling use or occupancy
Sec.29.3-60 Maintenance
See.29-3-70 Moved buildings
Sec.29.340 "Iempmmry buildings and structures
Sec.29-3-90 Historic buildings
Sec.29-3-100 Repealed
Sec.29.3-IIO Permit application
Sec.29-3-120 Plot plan
Sec.29-3-130 Submittal ducumems
i ec.293 140 Inspection and observation program
Sec.29-3-I50 Inlbmkation un plans and specifications
Sec.29-3-160 Zoning compliance
Sec.29-3-170 Approval and issuanix of permit
Sec.29-3-11M Partial permit
Sec.29-3-190 Retention of plans
See.29-.1.200 Fees
Sec.29-3-210 Valuation
Sec.293420 Plan review fees
See.29-3-230 Expiration of plan rev leo pemnit application
See.29-3-240 Imestigalion fee
Sec.29-3-250 Reinspection fee
Sec.29.3.260 Fee refunds
Sec.29-3-270 Conduct of building permit inspections
Sec.29-3-280 Certificate of occupancy
Sec.29-3-290 Manufactured home eenificate of occupancy
Sec.29-3-300 Moved structures.additions or remodel cenifieates nfoeeupancy
Sec.29-3-3 I0 Temporary certificate of occupancy
Sec.29-3-320 Repealed
Sec.29-3-330 Ceniftcale issued
Sec.29-3-340 Posting
Article IV Mechanical Perm Its
Sec.29.4.10 Mechanical permit required
Sec.29.4-20 Exemptions
See.29-4-30 Existing installations
Sec.29440 Permit application
Sec.29-1-50 Construction documents
Sec.29-460 Zoning compliance
Sec.29-4-70 Approval and icuuancc of permit
Soc.29-1-80 Fees
Sec.294'90 Investigation fee
Sec.29-.1-I DO Reinspection fee
Sec.294-110 Fcc refunds
Sec.29-4-120 Mechanical permit inspection required
Sec.294 130 Fatal inspection
Sec.29-4-HO Connection of equipment to Mel or power supply
Ankle V Elecli nl Permits
Sec.29-5-10 Electrical pemuit required
Sec.29-5-20 Exemptions
See.29-5-30 Existing electrical installations
Sec.29-5-40 Idectricnl pemait application
Sec.29-5-50 Construction documents
Sec.29-5-60 Zoning compliance
Sec.29-5.70 Approval and issuance of permit
Set.29.5.80 Fees
Sec.29-5-90 Investigation tee
Sec.29-5-100 Reinspection fee
Sec.29-5-110 Fee refunds
Sec.29-5-120 Electrical permit inspection required
Sec.29-5-130 Meter sets
Sec.24:5-140 Final inspection
Mick VI MumHag Permits
Sec.29.610 Plumbing permit required
Sec.294-20 Exemptions
Sec.29430 Lxislingplmnbin8 installations
Sec.291x10 Permit application requirements
Sec.29450 Curahuclion dueuntenIc
See.29-6-60 Zoning compliance
Sec.29-6-70 Approval and issuance of permit
Sec.29.6.80 Reserved
Sec.29-6-90 Fees
Sec.29-6-100 Investigation foe
Sec.29-6-110 Reinspection fee
Sec.29-6-120 Fn refunds
Sec.29.6.130 Plumbing permit inspection required
Sec.29-6-140 Final inspection
Sec.29-6-150 Connection to service system
Article VII Mobile,Manufactured or Fuct*rv-Rullt Home Permits
Sec.29.7.10 Permit required
Sec.29-7-20 Additions,alterations or repairs
Sec.29-7-30 Connection of two mobile or manufactured homes for human habitation
Sec.29-7-40 Application
Sec.29-7-50 Plot plan
Sec.29-7-60 Zoning compliance
Sec.29-7-70 Approval and issuance of permit
Sec. 29-7-80 Fees
Sec. 29-7-90 Investigation fee
Sec.29-7-100 Reinspection fee
Sec.29-7-I10 Fee refund
Sec.29-7-120 Required inspections
Sec.29-7-130 Repealed
Article VIII Permit Provisions
Sec. 29-8-10 Amendment to fee schedule
Sec.29-8-20 Permit ownership
Sec.29-8-30 Validity of permits
Sec.29-8-40 Expiration of original building permit
Sec.29-8-50 Extension of time for original building permit
Sec. 29-8-60 Re-permit
Sec. 29-8-70 New permit
Sec. 29-8-80 Suspension or revocation of permits
Sec.29-8-90 Right of entry
Sec.29-8-100 Liability
Article IX Additional Provisions
Sec. 29-9-10 Fire suppression systems
Sec. 29-9-20 Alternate materials and modification
Sec.29-9-30 Conflicting code standards
Sec.29-9-40 Tests
Sec.29-9-50 Notice of lien
Article X Board of Appeals
Sec.29-10-10 Creation
Sec. 29-10-20 Membership
Sec. 29-10-30 Conduct of investigations, finding
Sec.29-10-40 Terms of office
Sec.29-10-50 Vacancy
Sec. 29-10-60 Expenses
Sec. 29-10-70 Conduct
Article XI Violations and Enforcement
Sec.29-11-10 Violation
Sec.29-11-20 Stop orders
Sec.29-11-30 Occupancy violations
Sec. 29-11-40 Dangerous buildings
Sec. 29-11-50 Hazardous,defective or unsafe systems or equipment
Sec.29-11-60 Authority to disconnect utilities
Sec.29-11-70 Authority to condemn systems or equipment
Sec.29-11-80 Connection after order to disconnect
ARTICLE I
Cenral Provisions
Sec.29-1-10. Purpose,scope and authority.
A. Title. The regulations contained hcrcin shall he known as the Weld County Building Code,may
be cited as such and will be referred to herein as"his Building f:ndc.-
B. Purpose. This Buildiag4ede is adopted in order to provide minimum standard-1e-preserve and
proteet tliepttblic health.safety and gnerol welfare and the safelyrptotes4ion mid suniWtWtt of dwehlioes,
buildings rind:tntetucr.in the unincorporated areas of the County, The purpose of this Building Ccode is
trot to henvkte establish o ,..'gnat_ auy-peniculnr seas or group-of persons-who-wilt-nr
should be especially pr mated •r heueliled-by-ht-terms of this Building—Code the requirements to
safeguard the public health. safety and general welfare through structural strength, meats of egress
facilities.stability.sanitation,adequate light and ventilation,and safety to life and property from lire and
other hazards attributed to the huih environment and to provide safety to fire fighteis and emergency
responders during emergency operations.
C. Scope. Phis Building Code provides fur die regulation of the construction,alteration,use and
occupancy of dwellings, buildings and structures. together with plumbing. mechanical and electrical
installations therein ur in connection therewith, located in the unincorporated areas of the County.
Additions, alterations. repairs and changes of use or occupancy in all buildings and structures shall
comply with the provisions for new buildings and structures except as otherwise provided in this Building
Code. Vehicles,vessels or other mobile structures teseladine-uatbik-or-utanufactured homes)shall be
treated as buildings ' .dwelhxtgs when fixed in a fixation and shall
comply with this Building Cade.
D. Authority. This Building Code is adopted and administered under authority granted by Pan 3 of
Ankle 13 of Title 16,Pad 2 of Article 28 of Title 30.Pan 4 of Article I5 of fide 30,Article 25 of Title
30;and Parts 5 and 6 of Article I of Title.25,C.R.S.
Sec.29-1-20. lfefi nitiona.
As used in this Building Code,unless the context otherwise requires,the following definitions shall
apply:
Arrcanry building means a building which is subordinate to the principal building and is located
on the same lot ur parcel as the principal building.
4ccessorysrrucrene means a structure nut greater than three thousand 0,0001 square feet in floor
area, and not over two (2) stories in height. the use of which is customarily accessory to and
incidental to that of a dwelling which is located on the same lot.
Agricultural building means a structure designed and constructed to house farm implements,
hay;grain;poultry,livestock or other horticultural products. This structure shall not be a place of
human habitation or a place of employment where agricultuml products are processed, treated or
packaged.nor shall it be a place used by the public.
Area of special flood hazard lore-percent chance flood,one handm4 war flood'means the land
in the floodplain within a community subject to a one-percent or greater chance of flooding in any
'riven year. See the definition for intermediate reglonalftoed.
Attached Si NOUNS shall be considered attached when they sham a common roof line.
Base Hood cieswriorr. See the-het' • herd means the elevation that
indicates the water surface elevation resulting from a FT.(X)D that has a one perent chance of
equaling of exceeding that level in any given year.
Basement means any fluor level below the first story or main 11oor of 3 building. The basement
is wholly or partially lower than the surface of the around. For the purposes of this Chapter,any
crawl space with six(6)four(4)feet or more between the floor and the ceiling shall he considered to
be the baseman. (This definition applies only to lowest floor when used in the administration of
Section 29.2.120 of this Chapter.)
Building Official means the officer or other designated authority charged with the administration
and enforcement of the adopted hullding codes as set forth in this Chapter,or the Building Official's
duly mnhorired representative.
Factory-built home means a manufactured home designed for installation on a permanent
foundation and meeting IRC standards.
Groaadtet means the installation of perimeter retaining walls around a manufactured home
forming a crawl pace. (See Section 29-2-I I O.C 2 of this Code.)
Nat water means water at a temperature greater than or equal to one hundred ten degrees O101
Fahrenheit.
Naentwsll ir-regtirnal,tlood-(base flood, one-percent-/bntl, one h marred.war flood area of
*wad:flood nod hazard;means-a-flood-which has n one percent chance(diming equaled or exceeded in
any given
Lowest floor means the lowest floor about-a-baxmaa-:md-shall be
ennead - .-oftte top of the foundation of the-siruetnre of
the lowest enclosed arca(including cmwlspace or BASEMENT). Any floor used thy living purposes
which includes working,storage.sleeping,cooking and eating, or recrxalion,or any combination
Meteor This includes any floor that could he converted to such a use such as a BASEMENT or
erawlspace. Any unfinished or FLOOD resistant enclosure.useable solely tbr parking or vehicles,
BUILDING access. or storage in an arca other than a BASEMENT area is not considered a
BUILDING's LOWEST Ft IX)R; provided that such enclosure is not built so as to render the
STRUM LIRE in violation of the applicable non-elevation requirement of Section 603 of the
National flood Insumnee Program regulations. The lowest floor elevation of structures with a
basement shall be considered to he the elevation above mean sea level of the floor of the basement of
the structure. The lowest floor elevation of a mobile Ioute shall be considered to he the elevation
above mean sea level of the top of the mobile home pad. (This definition applies only to lowest floor
as defined by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and when used in the administration of
Section 29-2-120 of this Chapter.)
Man;4i)cwred home mains a structure,transportable in one(I)or more sections,which is eight
(8)body feet or more in width or arty(40)body feet or more in length.or.when erected on site,is
three hundred twenty (320) or more square feet, and which is built on a permanent chassis and
designed to be used as a dwelling with or without a permanent foundation when connected to the
required utilities, and includes the plumbing, heating, air-conditioning and electrical systems. (See
also the definition of a factory-built home.)
NOTE: Applicants for building permits for manufactured homes are advised that the definition for
manufactured homes, as set forth in Chapter 23 of this Code, is the following:
Manufactured home means a single-family dwelling which: is practically or entirely
manufactured in a factory; is not less than twenty-four(24) feet in width and thirty-six (36)feet
in length; is installed on an engineered permanent foundation in compliance with ANSI A225.1,
1994, Manufactured Home Installations, Appendix C; has brick, wood or cosmetically
equivalent exterior siding and a pitched roof; and is certified pursuant to the National
Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974, 42 U.S.C. 5401 et seq.,
as amended. A manufactured (mobile) home shall not be allowed to deteriorate to the condition
of a derelict manufactured(mobile) home.
Manufactured homes meeting this definition qualify as single-family dwellings under Chapter 23 of
this Code. All other manufactured homes are treated as mobile homes under Chapter 23 whose use
is limited to certain zone districts and may be required to obtain zoning approvals issued in
accordance with Chapter 23, Article IV, Division 3 of this Code prior to the issuance of building
permits. (See Section 29-7-60)
Manufactured home park or subdivision means a parcel (or contiguous parcels) of land divided
into two (2) or more manufactured home lots for rent or sale. (This definition applies only to
manufactured home parks or subdivisions when used in the administration of Section 29-2-120 of
this Chapter.)
Manufactured structure means any factory-assembled Structure with or without service
connections that is not a dwelling.
Mobile home means a factory-assembled structure equipped with the necessary service
connections and made so as to be readily movable as a unit on its own running gear and designed to
be used as a dwelling unit without a permanent foundation. Mobile homes were built prior to June
15, 1976, and followed the standards of American National Standards Institute(ANSI) Al 19.1.
New construction means structures for which the start of construction commenced on or after the
effective date of the initial ordinance codified herein and includes any subsequent improvements to
such structures. (This definition applies only to new construction when used in the administration of
Section 29-2-120 of this Chapter.)
Residential structures are Group R Occupancies as defined in the International Building Code
and International Residential Code. These include, but are not limited to, one- and two-family
residences, townhouses, condominiums, lodging houses, apartment buildings, hotels and motels,
manufactured homes as defined above and mobile homes as defined above.
Start of construction includes substantial improvement and means the date the building permit
was issued, provided that the actual start of construction, repair, reconstruction, placement or other
improvement was within one hundred eighty (180) days of the permit date. The actual start means
the first placement of permanent construction of a structure on a site, such as the pouring of slab or
footings, the installation of piles, the construction of columns or any work beyond the stage of
excavation: or the placement of a manufactured home on a foundatinn. Permanent construction
does not include land preparation. such as clearing, grading and filline; nor dues it include the
installation of streets and/or walkways;nor does it include excavation for a basement,footings,piers
or foundations or the erection of temporary fonts:nor does it include the installation on the property
of accessory buildings.such as garages or sheds not occupied as dwelling units or not part of the
main structure. (This definition applies only to stmt construction when used in the administration
of Section 29.2.120 of this Chapter.)
Substantial improvement means any repair, rcconstnictinn or imprnvcment of a structure, the
cost of which equals or exceeds fifty percent(5010)of the market value of the structure either(a)
before the improvement is started, nr(h)if the structure has been damaged and is being restored
before the damage occurred. Fur die purposes of this definition, substantial improvement is
considered to occur when the first alteration of any wall,ceiling,floor or other structural part of the
building commences,whether or not that alteration affects the external dimensions of the structure.
The term does not, however, include any project for improvement of a structure to comply with
existing stare or local health,sanitary or safety code specifications which are solely necessary to
assure safe living conditions, or any alteration of a structure listed on the National Register of
Historic Places or a State Inventory of Historic Places. (This definition applies only to substantial
improvement'when used in the administration of Section 2542-1211 of this Chapter.) (Weld County
Codification Ordinance 2000-1; Weld County Cade Ordinance 2002-9; Weld County Code
Ordinance 2003.11;Weld County Code Ordinance 2007-2;Weld County Curie Ordinance 201 l-6)
ARt'IC:LE D
Code Standards
Sec.29-2-10. Standards.
The standards in this Building Code shall be those listed in the standard codes named below,which
arc hereby incorporated into and made a part of this Building Code,along with the amendments noted.
Unless otherwise provided in this Building Code,no section of any standard made which deals with the
administration or enforcement of said standard code shall he considered to be incorporated into this
Building Code. Any reference made to the standard codes in this Building Code shall be the same as
those incorporated by reference into this Building Code.
See.29-2-20. International Building Code.
The publication of the International Code Council known as the International Building Code(IBC),
2004 2012 Edition. excluding Chapters 13 and 27. and including the International Building Code
Appendices (except for the following IBC Appendices: Appendix A; Appendix B: Appendix 0;
Appendix C: Appendix F: Appendix Ci; Appendix H:and Appendix IC:Appendix I.;and Appendix M)
am incorporated by this reference as part of this Building Code for the purpose of establishing standards
for the construction and inspection of dwellings.buildings and structures and the issuance of building
permits in the County,with the following amendments:
A, Deletc Section 101.'.I.
BA. Delete Section 101.4.5.
C. DeleteSeeflon-18+46:
D.—Delete-5ee(iou-184 7:
FS. Exclude all references to the International Property Maintenance Code and the
International Eire Code.
I C. Delete the last sentence of Section 103.3.
(il). Delete Section 1052. (See Section 29-3-20 of this Chapter.)
1414. Delete Section 1055. (See Section 29-8-40 of this Chapter.)
IF. Delete Section 105.6. (Sec Section 29-8-50 of this Chapter.)
Orion-tC4:1,L
-'II-shall to the duty of the property owner or the person doing the 'sort authorized by e
permit t,notify the Weld County Building Inspeeti.n4epertrnen1-(Iwtwch.wor4-is-toady--ter
inapeutiultis
Mi. Add Section 109 110.3.4.1:
"Wiring methods consisting of materials not designed for damp or Wel locations shall not be
installed in a building or structure until the roof is in place and the building or structure is dried
in. In addition,all other electrical components designed for dry locations.such as light fixtures,
service equipment,distribution panels,mo(om transformers and related control equipment,shall
not be installed until the roof is in place and the building or structure is dried in?
I4H, Add Section 109.1.5.1:
"Lath or gypsum board inspections shall only he required where multiple layers are installed
such as for fire-rated construction."
MI.Add to Section 110.1: "Exception: (imup D Occupancies."
>J.Delete Section 115. (See Section 29-2-80 of this Chapter.)
O. Add to Section 1008:14:
'Freelaien xm-twe•{2)riser*leading to a
RK. Add the following after the rust paragraph of Section 11117.6:
"In addition,all Group R Division l Occupancies shall be provided with dwelling units or
guests rooms accessible to the physically handicapped as specified in Section 9-5-11 I.C.R.S.
Compliance with this law shall be required when alterations.structural repairs or additions arc
made to such a building or facility. This requirement shall only apply to the area of specific
alteration. structunl repair or addition and shall not be construed to mean that the entire
structure or facility is subject to this application. (Where an apparent conflict appears between
the requirements of the 2003 IBC and other State and federal regulations,the most restrictive
shall apply.)"
Section 9-5-t I I.C.R.S..is included below for reference:
"Exemptions for certain privately funded projects. This article does not apply to privately
funded projects for the construction of separate houses designed as single-family residences or
to other types of residential property containing less than seven residential units. For larger
residential and transient accommodation projects.this article shall apply to one unit for seven
units or major fraction thereof as follows:
:\5rader4traitr WS Reform froCorrrpa'
0
8-14 I
15-21
22-2a 3
24-35 1
36-12 3
etc.
"Sepwate houses designed as single-family residences shall not include townhouses.
Townhouses shall be considered accessible when the first floor is accessible and contains an
accessible bathroom and a bedroom."
Q.--Add 40 Section 1510:
"Section 1510 shall not applytoSfeup-R-a eu.twr wn.L
RL. Insert "Weld County" and "revised September 22, )949" in the applicable places in
Section 1612.3.
SM. Add Section 1805.1.1:
"A11 foundations shall be designed by an amhiteet or engineer licensed by the State of
Colorado. Additionally,if a site specific soils report is not provided,an'open hole'inspection
shall be conducted by an architect or engineer licensed by the State of Colorado. Subsequent to
that Inspection,a written letter bearing the architect's or engineer's stamp shall to presented to,
and approved by.die Weld County Building Inspection Ikpartment prior to backfrlling around
the foundation.
"An architect or engineer licensed by the State of Colorado may perform all foundation,
perimeter drain and dampprool inspections. If this option is used.setback and otY;et distances
must first he approved by Weld County Building Inspectors, and a stamped letter from the
architect or engineer must be received and approved by the Weld County Building Inspection
I)cpartment prior to any structural inspections on the building. this letter must state that the
architect or engineer did perform the inspections and that the work is consistent with the design
drawings for the foundation."
a,�sdd- te4kxu-ISOS.I.1 Exeeptieo4e
44w-requirements of Se tie:"•2 2_"." . r.a..•h_ '•'tld C- oty Code sintimot-tie-mitaked-for
utr-engineered-tiatw'n•ion tr a l:r wp-R.-Division 3 -Ocetipane) v;hcn-y Il ii tlrc--fullowwg
vondition+nrx met:
"I. The strati,.footage of the udditio tdoes not exceed-th. :qu.... Fit:•ttge-ofthe-exisling
horse:
'2—Fbe.eigiwsf-dteuddition does not td toe h_ight..FQ,eexiuinu home.
dtiou is live or-. ere yew old and :hors no signs of sealing-er
xt.tek..aldesnaee.
'. iim addition ioundatiet--s4nf - "` -typ-and dimensions-n the extieng
Foundation
4,-The foundation efahe-exiw«te I^ d tr.-oe&-consiitof cais-om and grads hcnm=. or
any-other desien ihnussettld-indiente-tkit-the-origiaat foundation wits designed far a,.an:ive
oil conditions
"6. Reiufoiceatenr-hmigaim-and-plinmineittFno-dre addition f -
lo the following Weld(≥uol suunlmds:
'116(3614-1 NIflTION—WALLS rO1-nit Fes.' '-flllGfiT-shall be
rti..f.�•axi with^r• .n .afbws spaced-nmn<imarwof iki4y-twitincires orlon eentee
V_rt:eaUbae shall be tied-o+"H.7hnped hum which ore-bent-so as to former—minimum
hcx%-^nlal exknsion of six-inelk ) not imheddtd-u-minbnuw(f-rhnie-in-Tai )
Wow-the-top of the-tbnriag. lit. I.shap_:1 vertical bars shMl-emend-up yard-aieldeen
inr:hes{78") into the vell UI seW; cetrn.erug sertieal ;hall k.. ftlkd
solidly with- grout II...n...da-reiulbrcemenf ;hull ee wt—of—rppeuced wise
reintereemem-with-mxxtimunt uine-gaugeaide.e.d-e.o s ruts. Suck-rcunIonentetx-shall
he-laid-eindinatwsly in uhmtale bedf aim4
"I ht.top count of the ttnmdacinn-well-dioHbea-bend betmreeawe. The t...1 k i
h>ur lw44-6e reinforced with Ana"' rciniraoement bar. Vertical-bercahall I tt..d to
the +-lengiludinal bar.
Spread-fcwtings she#inn ad bars.
-'I;LOCK t•OtNO:4MIO\ 1V1IA.S 14) TONINE--FEH-+1—HI hH=shall bu
reinl'or�iexl-bur,apnred n ntarNxnin-ol:thiferloto-inches 432"Iv.."..tots
Venicnk-bumthull-be tied to."d-I—chnped her whkh on bent so as-te-tuna-e-minimsmt
hodrenlal-extension of-six inch ((") 'J imbedded a miaiataaf-ai-akrte inches 13")
below the top of-d>L fanti..g. I I, L..loaned veitienl- l-e Q4e rd-upward-eighteen
inches(18l-im.rthz s,..11. till cells containing vertkra rcinh¢crment shall be-tided
solidly with g.rt. I1..rtum4d reinliarcemem-4•44—mmsi.t of oppIWed---wife
reintbreeen,ent-N4441.a-militrxum nine-gauge s:deend.wen rats.Such reign t..t...d...11
be laid-eikatinao..-I, :amkiternate bed joins
'The top course of the foundation wall shall be a bond beam course. The bend beans
.
"Spread footings shall contain two continuous 84 ban.
"CONCRETE FOUNDATION WALLS-FOUR FEET OR LESS IN HEIGHT shall be
reinforced-with-twosen inveusaw-,;,L,re axnt bars-spaced twelve Inches(12") from
the top and hcntnm of the wall, 'f he harm shall ba oneerad within dm width of ties wall.
Number I set-sitol bore shall he spaced everyfnur foot(i•). Vortical bar. shall the tied to
71 I..hoped Karr which um bent•o as to form a minimum horinontal of-six
• ' -tt belowt lip of the fuming.
The-L-shaped vertical teas shall extend upwarleiglhteen inches(I8',1
"Spread footings shall contain two continuous Ai bars:
"CONCRETE FOUNDATION WALLS-up TO�31NL-FF&FtN-f161t;n r cbnN�e
teins'oreed-with--four-coninuous-e-l-reintbreerneat bar.. fop and bottom hors shall he
located-twelve-inehes-4 ,24-from top and hmtnm of the wolf two .^': bars shall be
:.posed equally hetvrocn top nod hotinm hats. Me bas::hall he centered within the-width
4 —l'ectical bars
..holl be tied to •••1 L-Ihupc4lare-which are-beta so as to form a minimum horizontal
extension of six inches(6")and-imbedded-e-nininunh of thice Inchon(1")helms the top
of the-looting.-The--shapd-verticat bars shall extend upward eighteen inches(IX")into
the-well. (l•..enderien-% 1t ,.than ni..-fed(9')-hal'be.agineered-)
"Spread footings cbcll conchin two a ntinuous q•1 burs:
-inch-routing.that extend thirty inches
(30") below gads :dull have hrq )I continuous-reinforcement b ts-iop-end-beuent
ovally plead. (See Section 29 2-29X-olthe Weld County Cede-Ibrteiefbceetneotker
tizsend-pbxenwnt-for a-twelve-inch deep monolithictoundationil
. . -LL
"4he eread footine:t-to-be.sighht inches (8") thick-hy-six _ .
- " -thick.--({Foumdulious supporting three iloos-shalI
fallow-then'rwtiegand sices outlined in Section-ISA3efthe-If 4 aniinnnxc. "-1-reherrsu+
be installed-hit r ' spaced every two
feat(2') horbentni) thereafter. "Iininhan 1!) rebut-stall be spaced vertically every-tabu-feet
(I'). Va4io I rah^ i.:-to-extend into the footing.- 7
minimum of thirty iaehesf10") below grade. Anchor befit:, shall he inaalhd-as per Section
230833efthem c:
V. Add Seetion-480x1.1 tweet can '.2:
mluricuntal rebar is not-regoi {d')etheighl. Minimum
1L3--rebar shall ha :pneeat vertically every four feet (I')—Vertical-mbar is-to-exieed-iece-he
footing. In place of rim t crtical n.barealeyway-nay-lea inserted-itrto the footing. Anchor halts
shall be-intaNed-es-pee Sestinn 2308.3.3 of tbelBC/'
\Rheir-therc.is-au evidence of unstable or expwnive soil conditions,detached garages end
accessory buildings nok.raar-hunt-3.000 Nunn feet with wood naming and na brick ar
maconly, may inc a monolithic foundation with an eight inch thick footing which-extends-six
reentent-grade -shall
te-fiwtitr one-fslur-irwhes{4-to-six--inehes-(6")above-the
tauurm-of-the m liog—Theoeeowi in to be-installed above glade two-indtes-(2'-below-the-top
oftheslab-iodlte-IMwhwt-portion of the foundation. Die slab shall be a ininimumih eend-one-
halfinches (3W) thick. Ancitor bolts shell be-installed-es-per-Seetiwr 2306.3.) .,P-t11u
International BuildingCade."
X-AddSeution180i.l.l Exception 2.l:
-An acidifier or attached-garage-may-be--instelled-oe-a-ueinslithio foundation with an tight
inch footing diatdxtends-thlrW-inches(30")below wade. the forting will have continuant;97
rebor tap and bottom equally peed. Concrete shall extend six inches(6"}aboveaermde-wilt
thickened edge and a minimum direr and one hat i.ol-alab,-Anclwr bolts shall be installed as
per S.ttion 2308.33 ofdre-IBC."
v Add Seeti-_ tone i l r-..._.:... B.
"When t sr-e pusmivusoils oreiets of settling.additions that
arc added i un.anexrtircxwbibeanutactured home that.is bieekedead-tieddown-arid-tow
on--a--peTmanlela fanweanw or permauenlly installed, may-use-
deneribed-in-Se;tion-29-2-20.V of the Weld-County-Ee
site-ufthe-mobik or manufactured lwme-emdih...,I...H be no es:dea.e,•Cut... Ir, t.:p..n.e•
soil conditions.
2. Add Section 160..1.1,Exceptien I:
7-When there-is floevidesee-of fiowoonsistirrg
of block pier and tic dniur is permitted when installed-a<erdine to the mmwlgcttiretrs
initstlat ho me h as been previously set up-and-the
largeruvuilable.the toundatieesbalFmeet-die:aadr.
^. .B of the Weld County Coda."
AA. Add Station 1805.1.1,Exception:
IS.. 'Pole stna:tmas that meet die standards set forth by the Weld County Building Inspection
Department shall not be required to meet the requirements of Section 29-2-20.R of the Weld
County Code or have the structure engineered. Drawings for pole structures must be submitted
and approved before the structure is erected and before a building permit is issued. (Drawings
arc not required for buildings that qualify as agricultural exempt,as defined in Section 29.3-
20.13.13 of the Weld County Code.)
BRO. Delete the last tarn(2)sentences of Section 3307.1. (Weld County Code Ordinance 2003-
I I;Wald County Code Ordinance 2006-2;Weld County Code Ordinance 2007-2)
Sec.29-2-30. International Residential Code.
The publication of the International Code Council,Inc.,known as the International Residential Code
(IBC), 24144 2012 Edition, including the International Residential Code Appendices (except for the
following LRC Appendices: Appendix A:.Appendix B:Appendix(7;Appendix D;Appendix E:Appendix
I-: Appendix I: Appendix K; Appendix N; Appendix O; and Appendix P) are incorporated by this
reference as part of this Building Code for the purpose of establishing standards for the construction end
inspection of dwellings,buildings and structures and the issuance of building permits in the County.with
the following amendments:
A. Amend Section 1102.7 by deleting the following words: 'The International Maintenance
Code or the International Fire Code."
K. Delete Section 1005.2. (See Section 29-3-20.B of this Chapter.)
C. Amend Section R1053 to read:
"An application for a permit for any proposed work shall be deemed to have been abandoned
180 days after the date of tiling, unless such application has been pursued in good faith or a
permit has been issued;except that the building official is authorized to grunt one extension of
time for an additional period nut exceeding 180 days. The extension shall he requested in
writing and justifiable cause demonstrated."
D. Delete Section R 105.5. (Set Section 29-8-40 of this Chapter.)
E. Delete Section R 105.6. (See Section 29-8-50 of this Chapter.)
f. Delete Section R108.2_. (See Section 29.3.200 of this Chapter.)
G. Amend the first sentence of Section 8109.3 to read:
"It shall be the duty of the property owner or the person doing the work authorized by a
permit to notify the Weld County Building Inspection Department that such work is ready for
inspection."
II. Add Section RI09.1.4.I:
lath or gypsum board inspections shall only he required where multiple layers are installed
such as for fire-rated construction."
I. Delete Section RI10. (Sec Sections 29-3-280;29-3-290;29-3-300;29-3.310;29-3-3311 and
29-3-340 of this Chapter.)
J. Delete Section RI II3. (See Section 29-I I-do of this Chapter.)
K. Delete Section RI 12. (See Article X of this Chapter.)
I.. Delete equipped with a self closing device from Section R3O2.5.1
M. Add after the last sentence in Section R310._2 Exception: Dtainage will not he required
unless specific in the soils report
LN. Amend the first sentence of Section 8305.1.1 Exception 42 to read:
"Ceilings in basements with or without habitable spaces may project to within six feel,eight
inches(2012 trim)of the finished floor, and beams,girders.ducts or other obstructions may
project or within six feet,four inches(1931 mm)of the finished floor."
MO. Add Section R109.2.l:
"When the ceiling of a garage is part of the occupancy separation and an attic access opening
is installed,a minimum one-inch-by-four-inch wood trimmer shall be installed on all sides of the
opening to support the attic cover."
P. Delete Section R3t19.5 Fire Sprinklers
Q.Delete Section R3I 3 Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems
NR. Add to Section R322.1: "See Section 29-2.1202 of the Weld County Cnde."
OS. Add Section 8401.1.1:
"All foundations shall he designed by an architect or engineer licensed by the State of
Colorado. Additionally,if a site specific soils report is not provided,an'open hole'inspection
shall be performed by an architect or engineer licensed by the Stale of Colorado, Subsequent to
that inspection.a written letter bearing the architect's or engineer's stamp shall he presented to
and approved by the Weld County Building Inspection Department prior to backflling around
the foundation."
"An architect or engineer licensed by the State of Colorado may perform all foundation,
perimeter drain and dampproof inspections. If this option is used setback and offset distances
must first be approved by Weld County Building Inspectors, and a stamped letter from the
architect or engineer must be received and approved by the Weld County Building Inspection
Department prior to any structural inspections on the building. This letter must state that the
architect or engineer did perform the inspections and that the work is consistent with the design
drawings fur the foundation and complies with this Building Code."
RT.Add Section 8401.1.1 Exception 1:
"lie requirements of Section 29.2.30.PS of the Weld County Code shall not be required for
require an engineered foundation for an addition to a Group-RrF)iriaine4-4' oupancy Siugte
family or two-family dwelling when all of the following conditions arc met:
"I. The square fruitage of the addition does not exceed the square footage of the existing
home.
"2. The height of the addition does not exceed the height of the existing home.
"3, l'he existing foundation is five or more years old and shows no signs of seuling or
structural damage.
"4. The addition foundation shall be the same type and dimensions as the existing
foundation.
"5. The foundation oldie existing house does nut consist of caissons and grade beams or
any other design that would indicate that the original foundation was designed for expansive
conditions.
"6. Reinforcement bar size and placement for the addition foundation shall be according
to the follntsing Mick(Coutnystendards 2012(RC Chapter 2 requirements:
v 4T t I nn r r•c�
i..,'•-k::-5; ..«;TIO\ \4rLL�L6""' " - ILEI6 -
&t vertical-bar-..;paced a maximum of-thirty-Iwo inches(12")on"..titer.
Stenieal-bars-shall-be tied* "1 I.01..pal-bs a-t.hich-are bent-sems-m-fenalm-minitmtm
herivoufal a tensioa-ef iT1-iaehe,: (61 and-imbedded-winches-(3')
below-the top of-dtc forting. The L shaped-vertical bar-,het-extend-uwverd-eighteen
inches-{i8'v-rte. ` .all :ll-trolls containing vertical reinfumernwa--shall-ba-fdkd
sot t>- -llorizeatn4—reinthmentenntyhall--consist-of oppre rd wire
reinfereement with a minim-urow runs:-Streb-reinftweement-shall
be-laid itsulternate-bed-ieiatc
,e.top-course-tfllte-iexadetron-wwll-sholl be-n bond - . 1'• basal-beam
course shallhe-reirifemed-with-ime-1N reinlon s-shall be tied-to
to-bond beam longitudinal bur.
'-'Spread-faotinesshal1-eontain-twwwxnitnuous o4-bera
"BLOCK-491÷144`-l".rr...'+N W:L-LS UP T'O-.Nl' N-IIEICIIT---shall-be
reinforced-with l-a uxoxiannm..F,hin, 11 4”.1-`(32")on-eent.
Vertical bars shall h te-11d L-shaped-hoc v4.i-h.s.Let-sous to form..,n:..i.r.._.
hori'roM..I _et_nsion of vex inches-(6")and i,..hedd.J..minimunrof th.a Mob s (3")
Aelww-the tup.olt he-footing. The I.thuped vertical 1,019-51041-eklelid-WW:tmleielneen
inaben(-18")inkrMe-watt--hR-uetacontaining minim e..me,t:hall La-ftlal solidly-with
t wet--Norizontel-Wiameeme414-shall-consist-ot=np,n...J .sir.-minfinnenent-with-n
minimum nine gouge ride and-cross runs. Such-reinfereentent-Shill be laid contiauoucly
in ahem,-bed"ham
"T h.tap_ear ..f t..-foundation-wall-s all-he.b n d beam coupe--fhe-bond-bean
C011F90-0.011-bo-retforced with o--7-cantinuauu-reinforcement-Aar,-4ertieelburs-shall
ho filed torte bond beunrh>f
'Spread footings-shall containitveeaarinuow.- hart,:
"CO)-CRETE FOUN UR FEET(.4R-I !INl1461lT shall be
reinforced..ilh-tw. .a..tieunu.. '.'1 reinforcement hen spored twelve inches-02„
the top-and batten of to-wall The baraehall he oenlered within-the••"�-....ma..-...e-ithe 11,
-i"..a,...cr -ceeti• vt-bass shall he spaced escn four-feet-(6-).-Vertical-bar;s a ll belied-to
",I I.shaped ban which-am Inv..t roe u:w-lento-a-n»nimttatawn'1;vesrttal extension-of-sin
ia..L_:(6")_.+d-imbedded inches(3")helm.the logo(the footing,
Thu I.slwped venieal-la r hall-eMeftdupwmd c1sJtt..a-Men..:(I 8"l-into the-walk
"ipnaudduotiugs shall coninin two coati nwusa4Msr:
1‘40n1(4441-R-FOUNDA 444a1L'r`S UP-TO..N -4 NEl61IT-shall-he
avoinf...wd with lour a,...t:,s..a_x reiaforcetnent-Aaw: k.pand-bottom-bar'-shall ho
loomed twwk u incites(12")from du top end bottom of the wall, Two t1 tkrr he
paused.gunny between-top and Irwin ban:- The bus-ehall be ce Nh
of the wall.--Mttisieul bars-shill-be spaced every-leue feet(1'). Vatical-bars
h..11 hexed to 31 Lslatped-Mlrs-whieh-are-bem-so-as-to-forma mininttnn-IteriroMai
.ix-inches(6")intd-insheddedut-minimum of three iaches43")helmv the k.p
ef-0te.fuoting:-The L :biped vertical bon stailLextend upwardeight—a Walla.(1.83)into
the wales than nine—feet—shall I-.ng:..eired)
"S mood 1i-toting;chill contain two eontimtouspd-hars:
"MONOLl -with eight-inch footing:that extant-thirty inches
below grade :hold have won CI-continuous reinforcement ham..top and bottom equally
spaced. (Ike Scetkm 29 2-2O.V of the-Weld County Code for rcxtfunautent bar-size-and
placement fiw-atwelve-inch-dep monolithic foundation.)"-
Q. Add-Seet:o..1t1"1.1.I I1Rlvption 1.1:
"The spread kitting is to-be eight-inches (It") thick by sixteen inches(16")-:ide lle
shall-be eight itwht (S") thick. (Ibudutions supporting-thcee-Oaer*-shall
foHnw-the-footingg-and wall-izesaoutlinedin--Seehon 180i-olthe IBC.) 4710614 .•s°' -c r-is-to
he-installed-horizontally in-the+wall-t eve-inehKe.(4?")above the fuming and-untied every-two
feel-hnriiontalty thertehkr. ` :aiw•-+43-rebar shall be : wow-four feet.
Vertical seism is..-ta.def i•no the-fuotine. Thebottent-okke-fetaidatioreshall be o-minimum-of
thirty Indies(30")helmv grade. Anchor bolts-Section 2308 3-l-ef-the
1130:=
R. A +exception 12.
"Hmientwal reher-is-rna-required- sou feet in-height. Minimum t)
spaced vertioatly-every fair feu(1).-Vertical tebar- ing,
In plc:e of lhevrnicalr inverted inMihe-footing. Anchor bulls-shall-be
installed as per l8C."
Id). Add Section R4061-1 R403.1.1 Exception 2:
"When there is no evidence of unstable or expansive soil conditions, as determined by an
open hole inspection or a soils report.detached garages and accessory buildings no larger than
3,1100 square feet with wood framing and no brick or masonry,may uw a monolithic foundation
with an tidal-inch-thick footing which extends six inches((")above grade and twelve inches
(12")below grade. 1 wo 44 reinforcement han shall be installed horizontally along the footing.
one four to six incites above the hormn of the footing. The second is to he installed above grade
two inches below the top of the slab in die thickest portion of the foundation. The slab shall be a
minimum of three and one-half inches(3VC) thick. Anchor bolts shall he installed as per
Section 2^08.3.3 oldie IBC R403.1.0.of the IRC"
It—Add Scotian R101.1.1 Cxaeption 22aa
"Aauddition i ntarbed-garage-nmy lie-installed on a nnxwlithic Iburtdt t;....with
irw4rduolhtg that-etend::-thiny-inches-(30Rt'elew`gmdn--the fooling will have continuous P4
rebur top and L..0 .:(rally-spuced. -Ct..e,.te ALAI ext.od six (C') nheve grade with a
thiekened-edgeand a minimum thwe.tnd o...half-inch slab.—AnsA..,-1..,1.:;hull b.installed-as
peSeetion-23083.3-of the 1
U-Add.See lion R 101.1.1 I I..,..ptiom 3:
"-WTkrt dtere-s-ets-e+klesset.-tsfemstablc-or expensive wih ía' ;içn .+f settling.additieas-that
we-added onto on exiling mobile ur-rrranufeetuied-heme-that-k-gueliedand-tied down.nd not
on a permanent-frnmdaiionc-nay use-an ibed-in-Seetis..2_9 2 20.1'
ofiii;--Weld--" '"scaly Code.- c•.._'�m. '"+r-.�i:ion-i .'"'.' hall-nut exceed dm .i,e of t1.,-.a.AA1e ur
ma,...f...t.wJ'.:,.,..and thereshatl-be-rm-e•videeen-ofetstable or expansive:nil conditions."
MR. Add Section R401.1.1 Exception 5:
"Pole shucturtm that meet the standards set forth by the Weld County Building Inspection
Department shall not be required to meet-the-requirements M-Sec:en 29 2 20.R ofthe-Weld
r'-- C-r"-e or have the structure engineered. Drawings for pole structures must be submitted
and approved before the structure is erected and before a building permit is issued. (Drawings
we-not-required for buildings that qualit' ,.s"e::.uluuul_m,mpt:-us defined-In 1w...tin 29 3
20.B.13-of-the-Weld-Ctoutty-cude.
S. Delete Section R501.3 Fire protection of finis
T. Delete Section R905.2.8.5 Drip Edge
U. Delete Section M 1411.6 Locking access port caps
W.Part VIII---Ivieterieek
This.chapter-fare'erwcdteeleetrical components,equipment and systems used in building:-and
structures-co.erad-by Mb code, Eleeahxd-eenisseeese+-«Iuipment-and :y:tcm: shall be
designed-enheoestmated-in accoNnM of the adopted National Electrical
cede—CAiter-references Ong-electrical sh_I' b• • . -ed amended-te
ree42the-adopt rival-Cede." 4Weld Cnurty Codification Urdu
Weld-County Cede-frdinanue2003-I l:-Weld-County Code Ordinance-200 puny
Code Off)
Sec.29-2-40. International Mechanical Code.
The publication of the International Code Council.Inc..known as the International Mechanical Code
(NC), ≥006 2012 Edition, Including Appendix A, is incorporated by this reference as a pan of this
Building Code for dm purpose of providing for the inspection of heating, ventilating. cooling and
refrigeration equipment and the Issuance of mechanical permits in the County. with the following
amendments:
A. Delete Section 1 f6.'LI. (See Section 29.8-70 of this Chapter.)
B. Delete Section lU6.4A
BC. Amend Section 106.5.2 by adding the following sentence:
"A fee for each building permit shall be paid to the Building Inspection Department as set
forth in the fee schedule as established by the Board of County Commissioners. (See Section
29-3-200 of the Weld County Cede)"
CD. Delete Section 106.53. (See Section 29-3-260 of this Chapter.)
I)E. Add the following sentence to the first paragraph of Section 107.1:
"It shall be the duty of the property owner or the person doing the work authorized by a
permit to notify.the Weld County Building Inspection Department that such work is ready for
inspection."
EF.Delete Section 109. (See Article X of this Chapter.)
FO. Amend Section 604.1 to read:
"Duct insulation shall conform to the requirements of Sections 604.2 through 604.11 and
Section 29-2_-90.A.2.f.2)of the Weld County Code."
(Wield County Cndc Ordinance 2003.11;Weld County Code Ordinance 2007-2)
Sec.29-2-50. International Plumbing Code.
The publication of the International Code Council.Inc.,knnwn as the International Plumbing Code
(IPC), 2006 2012 Edition. including the International Plumbing Code Appendices (except for the
Following portions of the ITC Appendices: A.B and C)are incorporated by this reference as a part of this
Building Code for the purpose of providing standards for the inspection of plumbing systems and the
issuance of plumbing permits in the County,with the following amendments:
A. Delete Section 106.53. (See Section 29-8-40 of this Chapter.)
B. Delete Section 106.5.4. (See Section 29-8.45 of this Chapter.)
C. Delete Section 109. (See Article X of this Chapter.)
D. Amend the last sentence of Section 105.6 toread:
"Water service pipe shall be installed not less than forty-two inches(42")deep."
E. Amend Section 1"5.6.4 305.4.1 to read:
"Building sewers that connect to private sewage disposal systems shall he a minimum of
twelve inches(12")below finished wade at the point of septic tank connection. Building sewers
shall he a minimum of twelve inches(12")below grade."
F. Add note under Section 603.2,Exception 3:
"All undcrgrutuld potable water service piping located outside a building or structure shall be
separated by a minimum of twelve inches(12')from all other underground utilities.including
telephone and cable revision. Such separation may be horizontal or vertical. (Water rer ki.end
building.;osier-sepatmien-hall be accord:.at tt S,..tion 603.2.5 tar. IKC. Gas I.:,;..F shall-be
..AkJ at 41 separate trench and as per Section 104 of the-Iatemetwnwl Fuel Cal Cede.).7
G. Amend Section 603.2.1 to read:
"Potable.vater service piping shall be separated a minimum of twelve inches(12")horizontally
front cesspool;septic tanks,septic tank drainage fields or seepage pits. (See Section 605.1 of the
IPC for soil and groundwater conditions.)"
II. Delete able 704.1.
I. Amend Section 704.1 to read:
"Horizontal drainage piping shall be installed in uniform alignment at uniform slopes. 'ihc
minimum slope of horizimwl drainage piping shall be not less than one-fourth of an inch per foot
or two percent toward the point of disposaL provided that,where it is impractical due to the depth
of the street sewer or to the structural features or the arrangement of any building or structure to
obtain a slope of one-fourth of an inch per foot or two percent any such pipe or piping four inches
or larger in diameter may have a slope of not less than one-eighth of nn inch per foot or one
percent,when first approved by the Administrative Authority."
J. .\IR64w Sec{iou-94I4.t to read:
"\tt" n vent pipes t at cctcwd-enough Eh.r..nf shell-be terminated at Icat s tubes(61
.,.,...e-," •oof and-no tai rlmn sat foot froth any s.aiva4eurface;except that'Allege a roofisiake
heed-km-my pupa."other then.weather-protoetion,the wvu eXtensiear'shali-be-rumat le-c.c
feet(-2434 hnm9-shnwdrar of."
IFJ.Add Section 912.1,lxception I:
"A single bathroom group of fixtures may be installed with the drain from an individually
vented lavatory serving as a wet vent for a bathtub.shower compartment or floor drain and for a
water closet,provided that the requirements listed below arc met":
I,K. Add Section 911.1.Exception 1.1:
"Nut more than four fixture units drain into a minimum two-inch diameter wet vent. Kitchen
sinks,dishwashers or automatic clothes washer connections arc not permitted?
ML. Add Section 912.1.Exception 1.2:
'Ile horizontal branch drain connects to the stack at the same level as the water closet drain;
or it may connect to the upper half of the horizontal portion of the water closet rend at an angle
not greater than forty-five degrees from the direction of flow."
NM. Add Section 912.1,Exception 13:
'Trap arm sizes and lengths shall conform to Table 912.3 and fable 906.1."
ON. Amend Section C 101.1 Exception to read:
"Gray water systems shall be permitted to be used for irrigation when specific approval is
given by the building official and the Weld Department of Puhlic Health and Envimnment.
Such systems shall be designed as required by Section 105."
(Veld (:ounty Codification Ordinance 200(1-1; Weld County Code Ordinance 2003-I I; Weld County
Code Ordinance 2007-2)
Sec.29-2-60. International Fuel Gas Code.
The publication of the International Code Council.Inc..known as the International Fuel Gas Code,
2006 2012 Edition. including the International Fuel (ias Code Appendices, arc incorporated by this
reference as a part of this Building Cnde for the purpose of providing standards for the inspection of fuel
gas systems and the issuance of fuel gas permits in the County.with the following amendments:
A. Delete Section 106.43. (See Section 29-8-40 of this Chapter.)
B. Delete Section 106.4.4. (See Section 29-8-45 of this Chapter.)
C. Add Section 106.5.2.1:
fee for each permit shall be paid to the Building Inspection Department as set forth in the
fee schedule us established by the Board of County Commissioners."
D. Delete Section 106.5.3. (See Section 29.3.260 of this Chapter.)
E. Delete Section 406.4.1 and Section 406.4.2 and replace with new Section 406.4.1:
"This inspection shall include a pressure test,at which time the gas piping shall stand a
pressure of nut less than ten pounds per square inch. Pest pressures shall he held for•length of
time satisfactory to the building official hut not less than fifteen minutes,with no perceptible
drop in pressure. For welded piping, and for piping carrying gas at a pressure exceeding
fourteen inches water column pressure,the test pressure shall be sixty pounds per square inch
and shall be continued fora length of time satisfactory to the huilding official hut less than thirty
minutes. These tests shall he made in the presence of the building official. Necessary apparatus
for conducting tests shall be furnished by the permit holder or his representative."
(Weld County Code Ordinance 20(1;-I 1;Weld County Code Ordinance 2007-2)
See.29-2-70. National Electrical Code.
he publication of the National Pire Protection Association,known as the National Electrical Code,
2011 Cditiun.NIPA Nu.70-2011,is incorporated by this reference as a part of this Building Code for the
purpose of establishing standards for the inspection of electrical installations and Issuance of electrical
permits in the County.with the following amendments:
A. Amend Section 230.70(AF1)to read:
"The service disconnecting means shall be installed at a readily accessible location nn the
outside of a building or structure."
AB. Add Section 230.70(4),hxeeption No. I:
"The service disconnecting means may be located inside a building or structure at a readily
accessible location if the service disconnecting means is placed back-to-back with the metering
equipment and the total service entrance conductor length does not exceed three feet six inches
measured from the exterior wall of the structure. The service disconnecting means shall also bo
located on the ground level."
"the ocrvin,dilenn ceting 11100144-PrwyJ 2—iet Clef-inside a-building or structure at.r'tidily
uzooreihk locution it'the xniice nrtmca conductor::race the building uede.-a-miMraumrtwo-
unftihick-wrMrcte-slu4or-Aeon—Thee-unto-length-uf-the-sr rc....6..P(�.....d6.,l...c f,.,...d..
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DC. Add Section 300.5(1.):
"All electrical underground wiring located outside a building or structure shall be separated
by a minimum of twelve Inches from all other underground utilities.including telephone and
cable television. Such separation may be horizontal or vertical. Gel: piping sha{' ha 'P a
sepamis
ED. Add the following sentence to Section 511.3(B):
'The areas described in Sections 511.3(A)and (B)shall also apply to private garages as
defined by the IBC and IRC."
(Weld County Code Ordinance 2002-9; \Veld County Code Ordinance 2003-11; Weld County Code
Ordinance 2006-3:Weld County Code Ordinance 2008.2;Weld County Code Ordinance 2011.6)
Sec.29-2-80. Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings.
The publication of the International Conference of Building Officials known as the Uniform Code
for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings. 1997 Edition,is incorporated by this reference as a part of this
Building Code fur the purpose of establishing standards and procedures for We abatement of dangerous
buildings by repair.rehabilitation.demolition or removal.with the following amendments:
A. Amend Section 205 to state the fallowing:
"The'Board of Appeals' referred to throughout the Uniform Code for the Abatement of
Dangerous Buildings, 1997 Edition,shall be the same as the'Code Board of Appeals'rcfenmcd to
in Chapter 29,Article X of the Weld County Code."
B. Delete the reference to the Housing Cade in Section 301.
C. Amend die definition of Dangerous Building in Section 301 to read:
'A Dangerous Building is any building or structure deemed to be dangerous under the
provisions of Section 302 of this Building Code. The term building or.structure,shall include
mobile home, manufactured home and factory-built home in this definition and whenever used
in this Building Code."
D. Amend Section 302 to add the following to the end of the sentence:
. . or as listed in CRS Section 30-15-401(1)(q)."
E. Amend Section 501.1, Item 1 to read:
"A heading in the words 'Before the Code Board of Appeals in and for the County of Weld,
State of Colorado."'
F. Delete Section 601.1.
G. Amend Section 601.3, by changing the word "phonographic" to "stenographic" and the last
sentence shall say:
"Such fees shall be as previously established by the Weld County Board of County
Commissioners, but shall, in no event, be greater than the cost involved."
H. Amend Section 602 to read:
"The notice requirement shall read: 'You are hereby notified that a hearing will be held
before the Weld County Board of Appeals at on the day of , 20_, at the hour of
M., upon the notice and order served upon you. You may be present at the hearing. You may
be, but need not be, represented by counsel. You may present any relevant evidence and will be
given full opportunity to cross-examine all witnesses testifying against you.."
I. Delete Section 603.
J. Delete Sections 605.2, 605.3, 605.4, 605.5 and 605.6.
K. Amend Section 701.3, Item 3 to read:
"The Board of County Commissioners, upon the request of the building official, may, in
addition to any other remedy herein provided. . . ."
L. Amend Section 801.1 to read:
"Procedure. When any work of a repair or demolition is to be done pursuant to Section
701.3, Item 3, of this Building Code, the Board of County Commissioners shall issue an order
directing the work to be accomplished by personnel of Weld County or by a private contract
under the direction of a designated employee of the County. The plans and specifications
therefor may be prepared by said employee, or he may employ such architectural and
engineering assistance on a contractual basis as he may deem reasonably necessary. If any part
of the work is to be accomplished by private contract, standard Weld County contractual
procedures shall be followed."
M. Add Section 801.2.1:
"The costs of abatement may be collected by means of a lien on real property, provided that
the building or structure meets the following criteria. A lien may be placed on property in order
to obtain reimbursement for costs of removal of any building or structure, except for a building
or structure on affected land subject to the 'Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Act' as the term
'affected land' is defined in Section 34-32-103(1), C.R.S., or on land subject to the 'Colorado
Surface Coal Mining Reclamation Act' pursuant to Article 33 of Title 34, C.R.S., the condition
of which presents a substantial danger or hazard to public health, safety or welfare, or any
dilapidated building of whatever kind which is unused by the owner, or uninhabited because of
deterioration or decay, which condition constitutes a fire hazard or subjects adjoining property to
danger of damage by storm, soil erosion or rodent infestation, or which becomes a place
frequented by trespassers and transients seeking a temporary hideout or shelter. The Board may
assess the whole cost of removal, including incidental cost and a fee for inspection, which fee
shall be five percent of the total amount due in connection therewith, upon the property from
which such building or structure has been removed. This assessment shall constitute a lien
against such property until paid."
N. Delete Section 802.
O. Amend Section 901 by substituting "designated employee" for "director of public works."
P. Amend Section 904 so that the report of the director shall also be the report of the
"designated employee."
Q. Delete Section 906.
R. Amend Section 908.2 to read:
"All such assessments shall be due and payable in full within thirty days after the assessment
is placed upon the assessment roll unless provision has been made for installment payments, in
which case a failure to pay in full within thirty days shall constitute an election to pay in
installments. All such assessments remaining unpaid after thirty days from the date of recording
or thirty days past the due date for the annual installment shall become delinquent and shall bear
interest at a rate of one percent(I%)per month or fraction thereof."
S. Delete Section 909.
T. Amend Section 910 to read:
"A certified copy of the assessment shall be filed with the County Clerk and Recorder. The
description of the parcels reported shall be those used for the same parcels in the County
Assessor's record for the current year."
U. Amend Section 911 to read:
"The amount of assessment shall be collected at the same time and in the same manner as
general property taxes are collected; and shall be subject to the same penalties, procedures and
sale in the case of delinquency as provided for general property taxes. All laws applicable to the
levy, collection and enforcement of property taxes shall be applicable to such assessment.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Treasurer shall collect against the property an additional ten-
percent penalty for the cost of collection. The Treasurer is authorized to combine these special
assessments with any ordinary property taxes going to sale and to accept one bid for both special
assessments and ordinary property taxes."
V. Amend the second paragraph of Section 911 to read:
"If the Board of County Commissioners of this jurisdiction has determined that the
assessment shall be paid in installments, if any installment is delinquent, the amount thereof is
subject to the same penalties and procedures for sale as provided for ordinary property taxes."
W. Add the following paragraph after the second paragraph of Section 911:
"Failure to pay any installment, whether of interest or principal, when due, shall cause the
whole of the unpaid principal to be due and collectible immediately, and the whole amount of
unpaid principal and accrued interest shall thereafter draw interest at the rate of one percent
(1%) per month or portion thereof until the day of sale; but any time prior to the day of sale, the
owner may pay the amount of all unpaid installments, including unpaid interest, with additional
interest as set forth herein and all penalties and costs of collections accrued, and shall thereupon
be restored the right hereafter to pay in installments in the same manner as if default had not
been suffered. The owner of any property not in default as to any installments or payment may,
at any time, pay the whole of the unpaid principal with the interest accruing to the maturity of
the next installment of the interest and principal."
X. Delete Section 912. (Weld County Code Ordinance 2003-11)
Sec.29-2-90. International Energy Conservation Code.
The publication of the International Code Council, Inc., known as the International Energy
Conservation Code, 2006 Edition, is incorporated by this reference as a part of this Building Code, with
the following amendments:
A. Amend Section 201.3 by substituting "adopted Electrical Code" for the "ICC Electrical
Code" in all sections throughout this Code.
B. Amend Section 401.3,first sentence as follows:
"A permanent certificate shall be posted in a conspicuous location on the job site."
C. Amend Table 402.1.1 as follows:
"Table 402.1.1
Simplified Insulation Requirement Single-Family Prescriptive Zone 5
"Glazing Ceiling/Floor Slab on Grade
U-Factor Over Outside Air Wall Floor Basement Wall Perimeter Crawlspace Wall
0.35 Max. R-38 Min. R-19 R-30 s Min. R-10/R-13 Min.' R-10,2 ft. Min. R-10/R-13 Min.
R-13+5
"13+5"means R-13 cavity insulation plus R-5 insulated sheathing.
"b Or insulation sufficient to fill the framing cavity;R-19 minimum.
The first R value applies to continuous insulation,the second to framing cavity insulation;either insulation meets the
requirement."
(Weld County Code Ordinance 2008-2)
Sec.29-2-95. Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code.
The publication of the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials known as the
Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code, 2006 Edition, excluding Chapters 4, 5 and 6, is
incorporated by this reference as a part of this Building Code for the purpose of providing minimum
requirements and standards for the inspection of swimming pools, spas and hot tubs and the issuance of
swimming pool, spa and hot tub permits in the County, with the following amendments:
A. References within this code to "UPC" shall be considered amended to read "IPC."
B. Amend Section 309.4 to read: "All pool, spa and hot tub suction outlets shall be listed to
Standard ANSI/APSP-7 for suction entrapment avoidance." (Weld County Code Ordinance 2009-
12)
Sec.29-2-100. State and federal requirements.
The standards adopted in this Building Code are in addition to any standards or requirements for
buildings or structures imposed by statute or regulation of the State or the United States. Where standards
contained in this Building Code conflict with such state or federal requirements, the more restrictive
standard shall apply. (Weld County Code Ordinance 2003-11)
Sec. 29-2-110. Mobile and manufactured home installation standards.
Any mobile or manufactured home located in or relocated within the County shall bear a Housing
and Urban Development (HUD) label and meet the following installation standards. The Building
Official may authorize the use of different materials or methods which will accomplish substantially the
same result. The Building Inspection Department shall be authorized to act as the exclusive inspection
agency for the County pursuant to the Colorado Division of Housing Manufactured Housing Installation
Program. Any installation of a manufactured home in the County shall be performed in strict accordance
with the applicable manufacturer's installation instructions. Where the manufacturer's instructions are not
applicable, installation shall be in accordance with ANSI A225.1 1994, as amended by the Colorado
Division of Housing. A copy of the manufacturer's instructions or the standards promulgated by the
Colorado Division of Housing shall be available at the time of installation and inspection
A. Setbacks. Zoning setbacks shall meet the requirements set forth in Chapter 23 of this Code.
Additionally, distances from other structures or property lines shall be as specified in R302 of the
IRC.
B. Foundations.
I. Basement or crawlspace foundations for mobile or manufactured homes shall be designed
by an architect or engineer licensed by the State. Additionally, if a site specific soils report is
not provided, an "open hole" inspection shall be conducted by an architect or engineer licensed
by the State. Subsequent to that inspection, a written letter bearing the architect's or engineer's
stamp shall be presented to and approved by the Building Inspection Department prior to
backfilling around the foundation.
2. An architect or engineer licensed by the State may perform all foundation,perimeter
drain,and dampproof inspections. If this option is used.setback and offset distances must first
be approved by Weld County Building Inspectors,mid a stamped letter from the architect or
engineer must be received and approved by the Building Inspection Department prior to any
other inspections on the home. This letter must state that the architect or engineer did perform
the inspections and that the work is consistent with the design drawings for the foundation.
1. An engineered foundation is required where unstable or expansive soil conditions are
encountered. Otherwise,it is permissible to use a foundation consisting of block piers and tie-
downs. this foundation shall be according to the manufacturer's installation manual. When a
mobile or manufactured home has been previously set up and the manufacturer's installation
manual is no longer available,the foundation shall meet the standards based on ANSI A225.1-
1994.
4. When manufactured homes are required to be permanently installed under the provisions
of Chapter 23 of this Code,they shall be groundsot,taming a cmwlspace under the home. Dirt
shall be sloped away from the house at a minimum grade of two percent(2%). Finished grade
against the home shall be a minimum of six(6)inches and a maxhnum of twelve(12)inches
below the exterior siding. The crawlspace shall meet the requirements for ventilation and access
openings as found in Sections R40R' "... ' -a d-8405.3 of the IRC.
C. Skirting. Skirting shall be provided around the bottom of the mobile or manufactured home
to ground level. Skirting shall he made of a material which is approved for exterior use by the IR(:.
Skirting must have nonelosing vents located at or near each comer and as high as possihle.. Open
vent urea must be equal to at least one(1)foot for every one hundred fifty(150)square feet of the
home's floor arca.
D. Retaining walls.
I. Retaining walls installed around the outside perimeter of mobile and manufactured homes
for the purpose of ground setting shall he constructed so as to resist loads due to lateral pressure.
2. All wood used in retaining or crib walls shall be treated wood.
E. landings and steps. Landings and steps shall meet the standards of Section R311 of the IRC.
F. Min intum plumbing requirements. Every mobile and manufactured home used as a dwelling
unit shall be provided with a kitchen sink and a bathroom equipped with facilities consisting of a
water closet,lavatory and either a bathtub or shower. Each sink; lavatory and either a bathtub or
shower shall be equipped with hot and odd running water necessary for its normal operation.
G. Approved sewage disposal. All mobile, manufactured and factory-built homes shall he
connected to either an approved public or private sewage disposal system. Private sewage disposal
systems arc subject to permitting requirements of Chapter 3t1 of this Code,as administered by the
Department of Public Health and Environment. The home shall nut be occupied nor a final building
approval or certificate of occupancy issued until the septic permit has been given final approval by
the(Department of Public Health and Environment.
H. Temporary storage. A mobile or manufactured home receiving a zoning permit for
temporary storage shall only he required to be blocked and tied down. Nn utility hookups of any
type. including septic systems shall be allowed. (Weld County Codification Ordinance 2000-I;
Weld County Code Ordinance 2001-g;Weld County Code Ordinance 2003-11;Weld County Code
Ordinance 2007-2)
Sec.29-2-120. Area of special flood hazards standards.
All new construction mid substantial improvements Kahl at area of special flood hazards shall
meet the following standards:
A—f+eel-new.umsn,t4iou-and-substantial impnrvelne a,fulty-e nehfiwlarwbelow the lowest
fluor that are subject to flooding shall be designed to automatically equalize hydrostatic flood fortes
on exterior wells by allowing-forthe-e try-and-exit-of-flood-wider -Designs-tie--meerittg-thre
requirement mint either he certified by a rcgi:.ecrod prole^.€innal engineer or architect cr must meat
er'-eseeed the fallowing minimum criteria: A minimum of two(2)opening having a total net area
y-xfwsw-(ee of-enek*sw4artwbleobto4kwding'sbitfbe
pro del,—thebwtora-of oil openings shallbe no higher than one(I)foot above grade. Openings
may be equipped with-»•teens louvers or oilier'everingsor-deviees;provideddmi-they-permit-the
outontatioentry and-exitof 0cod-wmer.
A. For all new construction and improvements to an existing structure. a tloodplain
development permit must c obtained prior to the stan of any activity.
B. For all new constriction and substantial improvemenrs,fully enclosed eras,including crawl
spaces,which arc below the design Flood elevation.shall he used solely for parking of vehicles,
building access or storage.
C. For all new construction and substantial improvements.fully enclosed areas,including crawl
spaces.which are below the design flood elevation.shall be provided with flood openings that meet
the following criteria:
I. there shall be a minimum of two openings on different sides of each enclosed area:il'a
building has more than one enclosed urea below the design flood elevation.each area
skull have openings on exterior walls.
2. The total net area of all openings shall be at least 1 square inch for each square foot of
enclosed aea,or the openings shall he designed and the construction documents shall
include a statement that the design and installation will provide fur equalization of
hydrostatic flood forces on exterior walls by allowing for the automatic entry and exit of
floodwaters.
3. t'he bottom of each opening shall be I fool or less above the adjacent ground level. l'hc
fop of each opening shall be below the BEV.
4, Openings shall be at least 3 inches in diameter.
5. Any louvers, screens or other opening covers shall allow the automatic flow of
floodwaters into and out of the enclosed arcs.
6. Openings installed in dean and windows, that meet the requirements of the preceding
subsections I through 5,arc acceptable: however,doors and windows without installed
openings do not meet the requirements of this section.
1417. All new construction and substantial improvements shall be constructed with materials
and utility equipment resistant to flood damaee.
CE. All new construction and substantial improvements shall be constructed using methods
and practices that minimise flood damage.
OF, Electrical. heating. ventilation, plumbing and air-conditioning equipment and other
service facilities shall be designed and/or located so as to prevent water from entering or
accumulating within the components during conditions of flooding.
141. Mobile and manufactured homes shall be supported, tied down and anchored in
eeeerdnnee-with4 e4...e do -t,=+1o.-R4 above.
Flt. All mobile and manufactured homes ur those to be substantially improved shall he
elevated on a permanent foundation such that the lowest floor(including cruwlspae or basement)of
the mobile-home structure is agars a minimum of one font above the base flood elevation and is
securely anchored to an adequately anchored foundation system.
GL.No final inspection shall be approved for any oil and gas production facilities located within
an area of special Hood hazards until the facilities are anchored to resist flotation,collapse or lateral
movement. The method of anchoring shall-be appnuved by the Building Official.
lli.No final inspection shall be approval for any new construction,substantial improvements of
any structure, mobile or manufactured home within an area of special flood haratds until the
property owner submits an elevation certification or Boadproofwg certification completed by a
Colorado registered professional engineer or architect Certifications shall be on Eons furnished*
the most recent version of FEMA's fomts. (Weld County
Code Ordinance 2003-I I;Weld County Code Ordinance 21)10-6)
Sec.29-2-130. Repealed. (Weld County Code Ordinance 2007-2).
ARTICLE III
Building Permits
Sec.29-3-ln. Building permit required.
No building or stnicture regulated by this Building Code shall be erected constructed,enlarged,
altered,repaired,moved,improved,removed,converted or demolished unless a separate building permit
for each building or structure has been first obtained from the Building Inspection Department. (+lefe+.e
any demolition permits are-issued.uppitwal must he given-by-th
Environment.)
Sec.29-3-20. Exemptions.
A. Exemptions from the permit requirement of this Building.Code shall not he deemed to grant
authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of any of the provisions of this Code,
any laws of the State or other resolutions or ordinances of the County. Unless otherwise exempted by this
Chapter.separate plumbing.electrical and mechanical permits will be required for the items listed below.
B. A building pomtit shall not be required for.
1. Public utility towers and poles.
2. Onc-story detached accessory buildings,provided that:
a. The fluor area does not exceed one ittmdred-is {F29)two hundred(200)square feet.
h. 'The accessory building is subordinate to the principal building.
c. l'he accessory building is located un We same lot or parcel as the principal building.
d. I'hc accessory building is used as a tool and storage shed,playhouse or similar use.
3. Fences.
4. Oil derricks.
5. Nonfixed and movable cases,racks,counters and partitions not user live(5)feet nine(9)
inches high.
6. Retaining walls which are nut over four(4)feet in height,measured from the honor's of the
footing to the rap of the wall. unless supponine a surcharge or impounding Class I, II or III-A
liquids.
7. Water tanks supported dimetty upon grade if the capacity does not exceed five thousand
(5,000)gallons and the ratio of height to diameter or width does not excee)2:1.
R. Sidewalks and driveways not more than thirty(39)inches above adjacent grade and not over
any basement or story below and arc not pan of an accessible route. This exemption does not apply
to any platforms,decks or landings attached to or placed adjacent to any building or structure.
9. Painting,papering,tiling,carpeting.cabinets,countertops and similar finish work.
10. Temporary motion picture.television and theater stage sets and scenery.
I I. Window awnings supported by an exterior wall which do not project more than tiny-tour
(54)inches from the exterior wall and do not require additional support of Group R Division 3.and
Group U Occupancies.
12. Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a ' single
family dwelling which are less than twenty-tour (24) inches deep,do nut exceed five thousand
(5.000)gallons and are installed entirely above ground.
13. Agricultural buildings.
a. A certificate of compliance for agricultural exempt buildings is required to he completed,
signal and filed with the Department of Planning Semites.so as to indicate the owner will
construct the structure in accordance with all adopted building codes.and to verify setbacks and
establish any applicable flood harard requirements.
14. Re-routing of single-family dwellings and noncommercial detached accessory structures.
IS. Residing of structures.
16. Replacement of existing gas or electric water heaters.
17. Removal of underground fuel smngc tanks when:
a. Tanks arc located nn rural.agricultural property that is privately owned and when such
tanks have been used only for farming purposes.
b. Tanks have less than one-thousand-one-hundred(1,100)gallon capacities.
c. Exception: If the Building Inspection Department would be required to file a report or
write a letter by either the State,the federal government or any local agency regarding a specific
location or tank,a building permit and subsequent inspections would he required.(Weld County
Code Ordinance 2002-9:Weld County Code Ordinance 2003-I I;Weld County Code Ordinance
2007-2:Weld County Code Ordinance 2011-6)
C. If uny of the structures outline in Section H above arc located in a FEMA designated floodplahn,
a floodplain development permit shall be obtained prior to the star of construction.
See.29-3-30. Application to existing buildings and atructarea.
Buildings and structures to which additions,alterations or repairs are made shall comply with all the
requirements of this Building Code for new facilities,except as specifically provided in this Article.
See.29J-O0. Additions,alterations or repairs.
A. Additions,alterations or repairs may he made to any building or structure without requiring the
existing building or structure to comply with all the requirements of this Chapter, provided that the
addition.alteration or repair conforms to that required for o new building or structure.
B. Additions or alterations shall not he made to an existing building or structure which will cause
the existing huilding or structure to be in violation of any of the provisions of this Building Code.and
such additions or alterations shall not cause the existing building ur structure to become unsafe. An
unsafe condition shall he deemed to have hccn created if an addition or alteration will cause the existing
building or structure to become structurally unsafe or overloaded, will not provide adequate egress in
compliance with the provisions of this Building Code, will obstruct existing exits, will create a fire
hazard.will reduce required foe resistance nr will otherwise create conditions dangerous to human life.
Any building so altered, which involves a change in use or occupancy, shall not exceed the height
number of stories and area permitted for new buildings. Any building plus new additions shall not exceed
the height,number of stories and area specified for new buildings.
C. Additions or alterations shall not be made to an existing building nr structure when such existing
building or structure is not in full compliance with the provisions of this Building Code,except when
such addition or alteration will result in the existing building nr structure being no mine hazardous based
on lift safety,fire safety and sanitation.than before such additions or alterations are undertaken.
D. Alterations or repairs to an existing building or structure that are nonstructural and do not
adversely affect any structural member or any pan of the building or structure having required fine
resistance may he made with the same materials of which the huilding or structure is constructed. The
installation or replacement of glass and electrical devices shall be as required for new Installations.
Sec. 29-3-50. Existing use or occupancy.
A. Buildings in existence at the time of the adoption of this Building Code may have their existing
use or occupancy continued, if such use or occupancy was legal at the time of the adoption of this
Building Code; provided that such continued use is not dangerous to life, health and safety.
B. Changes in the character or use of a building shall not be made except as specified in Chapter 34
of the IBC and Appendix J of the IRC. (Weld County Code Ordinance 2003-11)
Sec.29-3-60. Maintenance.
All buildings and structures, both existing and new, and all parts thereof, shall be maintained in a
safe and sanitary condition. All devices or safeguards required by this Building Code shall be maintained
in conformance with the code edition under which installed. The owner or the owner's designated agent
shall be responsible for the maintenance of buildings and structures. To determine compliance with this
Section, the Building Official may cause a structure to be reinspected.
Sec.29-3-70. Moved buildings.
A. Building permits issued pursuant to this Article are required prior to any buildings or structures
being moved into or within the County. A pre-move permit shall also be obtained from the Building
Inspection Department and a pre-move inspection shall be made before a building permit is issued to
determine any unsafe or substandard conditions. Any conditions determined to be unsafe or substandard
as defined in Sections 29-11-30, 29-11-40 and 29-11-50 of this Chapter, will need to be corrected in
accordance with approved plans and prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
B. In addition,the following items are required for moved buildings of Group R Occupancies:
1. Building/structural:
a. Egress windows and window wells shall be installed according to the IRC and to the
adopted Energy Code.
b. Any opened walls are to be framed according to the IRC.
c. All attic spaces having a height thirty (30) inches or greater shall have an access opening
of twenty-two(22) inches by thirty(30) inches.
d. Under-floor spaces shall be provided with an access opening measuring eighteen (18)
inches by twenty-four(24) inches.
2. Insulation. Ceilings shall be insulated to R-38. Walls that are opened shall have the cavity
completely filled with insulation or be insulated to R-19. Foundation systems shall be insulated
according to Section 29-2-90 of this Chapter.
3. Mechanical. Mechanical systems and equipment serving the building, heating, cooling or
ventilation needs shall comply with Section 403 of the International Energy Conservation Code,
except sizing as required by Section 403.6. Gas appliances must meet IMC requirements for
combustion air, venting and required shutoff valves.
4. Gluing. Double-pane or storm windows shall he present throughout the dwellings with
safety glazing installed where required hy the I RC.
5. Electrical:
a. Smoke detectors are to be hard wired with batten backup and located where required by
the IRC.
b. The minimum electrical service shall be one hundred(100) amps. A main breaker is
required. All bonding and grounding must be as outlined in the NI-I:.
c. GPCI protection fur personnel must be installed as required by the Electrical Code.
d. Receptacles.as specified.shall be spaced and installed at locations required by the NEC.
e. All open splices in attics or under sublloors shall be accessible and placed in boxes with
covers. Any metal bases or covers shall be properly grounded.
I: A separate circuit shall be provided for central heating equipment such as a furnace or
boiler.
g. Arc-fault circuit inrernrpter protection must he installed, as required hy the Electrical
Code.
h. Electrical devices, fixtures and penetrations shall he dumbly sealed to limit infiltration.
according to the adopted Energy Code.
C. Buildings or structures to he moved into or within the County shall not be required to conform to
all of the requirements of this Chapter for new buildings or structures as determined hy the Building
O fficial.
D. Any new work that is done to a moved structure must meet the requirements of the adopted
codes of this Building Code. (Weld County Code Ordinance 2003.11; Weld County Code Ordinance
2008-2)
Sec.29-3-S0. Temporary buildings and structures.
Temporary structures such as reviewing stands and other miscellaneous structures.sheds,canopies
or fences used for the protection of the public around and in conjunction with construction work may be
erected by special permit from the Building Official for a limited period of time. Such buildings ur
structures need not comply with the type of construction or fire-resistive time periods required by this
Building Code. Temporary buildings or structures shall be completely removed upon the expiration of
the time limit stated in the permit.
Sec.29-3-90. Historic buildings.
Repairs, alterations and additions necessary for the preservation. restoration, rehabilitation or
continued use of a building or structure may be made without confnmtance to all the requirements of this
Building Code when authorized by the Building Official,provided:
A. I'hc building or structure has been designated hy official action of the legally constituted
authority of this jurisdiction as having special historical or architectural significance.
B. Any unsafe conditions as described in this Building Code are corrected.
C. The restored huilding or structure will be no more hazardous based on life safety,Ere safety
and sanitation than the existing building.
Soc.293-100. Repealed. (Weld County Code Ordinance 2007-2)
Sec.293-110. Permit application.
To obtain a building permit,the applicant shall first file an application on a form furnished by the
Building Inspection Department for that purpose. Every such application shall include:
A. A completed application form.
B. A recorded deed for proof of property ownership.
C. fwo(2)completed plot plans. (Soc.29-1-120)
D. Two(2)sets of building plans or-throe43'}aets of building-plans-if Fin District*pm,.
required. For commercial application submittals two 92)sots of engineered and or urchitecuuul
stamped drawings arc required.
E. Two(2)sets of engineered foundation plans. (Must have Colorado engineer stump).
F. Two(2)sets of soils repents or open hole inspection by a Colorado-registered engineer.
G. Copy of a septic permit or substantiation that an existing septic system is adequate if a
private sewage disposal system is required. Such approval shall he famished by the Department of
Public Health and Environment.
H. Proof of adequate water. Include a copy of an approved well permit from the Colorado
Division or Water Resources or a letter from the water district or department stating that a water tap
is available for the location described on the permit application. (Cisterns must receive approval
(rum the Department of Public Health and Environment prior to the issuance of the building
permit.)
I. A signature of the property owner or the owner's authorized agent.
1. Other data and information as may he required by the Building Official.
K. A deposit in the amount of three hundred dollars($300.00)for a major plait teriew. A fitly-
dollar deposit will be required for a minor plan review. f he deposit amount may vary horsed on the
complexity of the plan review and approval by the Director or Building Official. MI deposits ate
required at the time of application submittal. (Weld County Code Ordinance 2003-II:Weld County
Code Ordinance 20X7-2:Weld County Code Ordinance 2011-C)
See.29-3-120. Plot plan.
A plot plan must show the following:
A. Address of the property.
B. North arrow.
C. Identification of the drawings scale,if used.
D. Property lines and dimensions.
E. Access location and adjacent street or county roads.
F. Identification of exactly what work is Let be done.including any proposed changes to physical
tbamrcs of the site or existing structures.
(i. Dimensions showing front, side and rear setbacks, and size of proposed and existing
structures:,including perches and decks.
H. I.ncatier,and dimensions of any graveled or impervious paved areas such as driveways or
parking.
I. Ground elevations and contour lines for sloping sites,or where earth grading is proposed.
may he required. (Weld County Code Ordinance 2006-2;Weld County Code Ordinance 2007-2)
See.29.3-130. Submittal documents.
A. Plans, specifications. engineering calculations, diagrams, soil investigation reports. special
inspection and structural observation programs and other data shall constitute the submittal documents
and shall be submitted in two(2)or more sets with each application for a permit. When such plans arc
not prepared by an architect or engineer,the Huilding Official may require the applicant submitting such
plans or other data to demonstrate that state law does not require that the plans he prepared by a licensed
architect or engineer. Ihe Building Official may require plans,computations and specifications to be
prepared and designed by an engineer or architect licensed by the State to practice as such,even if not
required by state law.
B. The Building Official may waive the submission of plans,calculations.construction inspection
requirements and other data if it is found that the nature of the work applied for is such that reviewing of
plans is not necessary to obtain compliance with the this Building Code.
Set.29-3-140. Inspection and observation program.
When special inspection is required by Section 1704 of the IBC,the architect or engineer of record
shall prepare an inspection program that shall be submitted to the Building Official for approval prior to
issuance of the building permit. (Weld County Code Ordinance 2003.11;Weld County Code Ordinance
2007-2)
Sea 29-3.150. Information on plans and speelfeatlons.
Plans and specifications shall be drawn to wale upon substantial paper or cloth or one set on papa
and one set electronically and shall be of sufficient clarity to indicate the location,nature and extent of the
work proposed and shall show in detail that it will conform to the provisions of this Building Code and all
relevant laws,ordinances,resolutions,rules and regulations. The first sheet of each set of plans shall give.
the hmere building or structures.and street address of-the work and the name and address of the owner
and of the person who prepared the plans. 'I he plans shall include a plot plan showing the location of the
proposed building or structure and of every existing building or structure on the properly. In lieu of
detailed specifications.the Building Official may approve references on the plans to a specific section or
part of this Building Code or any other ordinances,resolutions.regulations or laws. Computations,dress
diagrams and other data sufficient to show the correctness of the plans shall be submitted when required
by the Building Official. Plans for buildings oof44.041-(21-imnie crgreuter of other than Gret ah
3-and-Group li Occupeneies shall indicate how required siructund and tire•resistivc integrity will be
maintained where penetrations will he made for electrical.mechanical, plumbing and communications
conduits,pipes and similar systems.
Sec.29-3-160. Zoning compliance.
Prior to the release of a building permit or any other type of permit.the Department of Planning
Services will review the application for the permit and all pertinent submittals to check compliance with
Chapters 23 and 24 of this Code and any other applicable rules and regulations. Upon approval from the
Department of Planning Services,the permit application shall he given to the Building Official for review
and issuance.
Sec.293.170. Approval and issuance of penult.
'ITc application,plans,specifications,computations and other data filed by the applicant for a permit
shall he reviewed by the Building Official. It'the Building Official is satisfied that the work described in
an application for a permit and die plans,specifications and other data tiled therewith conform to the
requirements of this Building Cade and other pertinent laws.ordinances.resolutions and regulations,and
that the tee specified in Section 29-3-200 of this Building Code has ban paid,the Building Official shall
issue a permit therefor to the applicant. No building permit shall he considered finally approved until a
final inspection of the building or strucn=has been performed,and the inspector has determined that the
huilding or structure conforms to all applicable requirements of this Building Code. Plans and
specifications shall not be changed.modified or altered following the plan review without authorimtiom
from the Building Official,and all work shall be dune in accordance with the approved plans and this
Building Code.
Sec.29-3-180. Partial permit.
The Building Official may issue a permit for the cnstrucliun of part of a building or%oucture before
die entire plans and specifications for the whole building or simcture have heen suhmitted or approved,
provided that adequate infornmlion and detailed statements have been filed complying with all pertinent
requirements of this Building Cede. The holder of a partial permit shall proceed without assurance that
the permit for the entire building or structure will be granted.
Sue.291190. Retention of plans.
A. One(I)set of approved plans.specifications and computations shall be retained by the Building
Official fur a period of not less than one hundred twenty(120)days from date of completion of the work
covered therein:and one(I)set of approved plans and specifications shall be returned to the applicant,
and said set shall he kept on the site of the building or work at all times during which the work authorized
thereby is in progress.
B. V.'lten it is impossible to secure the apposed plans at ajob site,such as during the early stages of
constmetion,the approved plans shall be made availahlc to the inspector at each inspection.
C. When the approved plans or the building permit card is not present at the job site,or an address
is not posted,an inspector may ask for a reinspectinn at such time when the above mentioned'tents ate
corrected. (Weld County Code Ordinance 2007-2)
Sec.29-3-200. Fees.
A fee for each building permit shall be paid to the Building Inspection Department as set fonh in the
fee schedule as established by the Board of County Commissioners.
Sec.29-3-210. Valuattou.
.4. The determination of value or valuation wider any of the provisions of this Building Code shall
be made by the Building Official. The valuation to be used in computing the building permit and building
plan review fees shall he the total value of construction work for which the permit is issued,as well as all
finish work,painting.roofing,electrical,plumhing,heating,air-conditioning,elevators,fire extinguishing
systems and any other permanent equipment.
li. Additionally,this valuation shall reflect the estimated cost to replace the building and structure
in kind,based on current replacement costs. This value shall not omit the contractor's profit.
Sec.29-3-220. Plan review fees.
A. When submittal documents arc required by Section 29-3-130 of this Chapter,a plan review fee
shall he paid at the time of submitting the submittal documents for plan review. Said plan review fee
shall be as established by the Hoard of County Commissioners.
II. Where plans arc incomplete or changed so as to require additional plan review orwhen the
project involves deferred submittal items. an additional plan review fee shall be charged at the rate
established by the Hoard of County Conunissioncrs.
C. Where several structures are to be built by a single contractor on the basis of a standardixad plan.
the plan review shall he accomplished when the first building permit is requested for such structure and
the fcc charged shall be in accordance with the established fee schedule. On suhscquent permits,when
the structure is to be built in accordance with the previously reviewed standardized plans.and there have
hecn no changes in the applicable codes,additional fees for plan review shall not be charged. Charges for
review of changes in standardised plans shall be made in accordance with the fee schedules established by
the Board of County Cotwnissioners. Prior approval of said standardized plans shall nut be deemed to
grant authorization for any work to be dune in any manner in violation of current or future provisions of
this Building Code. However.if this Building Code is changetd,a new plan cheek will he required sad a
foe charged as established by the Board of County Commissioners.
Sec.29-1230. Expiration of plan review permit application.
Applications for which no permit is issued within one hundred eighty(180)days following the date
of application shall expire by limitation,and plans and other data submitted for review may thereafter be
returned to the applicant or destroyed by the Building Official. The Building Official may extend the
time fur action by the applicant fur a period not to exceed one hundred eighty(180)days upon request by
the applicant showing that circumstances beyond the control of the applicant have prevented action from
being taken. No application shall be extended mitre than once. In order to renew action on an application
tiller expiration,the applicant shall resubmit plans and pay a new plan review fee.
Sec.29-3-240. Investigation fee.
A. Whenever work for which a pemmit is required by this Building Code has been couuneuced
without first obtaining said permit,a Special investigation shall he made before a permit may be issued for
such work.
B. An investigation fee.in addition to the permit fee,shall be collected whether or not a permit is
then or subsequently issued. The investigation fee shall be filly percent(50%)of the amount of the
permit fee as established by the Board of County Conorhissioners, In no event shall the investigation fro
exceed the amount set by the Board of County Commissioners. I he payment of such investigation fcc
shall not exempt any person from compliance with all other provisions of this Building Code nor from
any penalty prescribed by law.
Sec.29.3-250. Rcinspeellon fee.
A reinspeclion fee.as established by the Board of County Commissioners,may be assessed for each
inspection or rcinspection when such portion of work for which inspection is called is not complete or
when corrections called for arc not ready. (Sec Section 293.190 B of this Chapter.)
See.29-3-260. Fee refunds.
A. The Building Official may authorize'thudding of any fcc paid hereunder which was erroneously
paid ur collected.
B. The Building Official may authorize the refunding of not more than eighty percent(80%)of the
permit fee when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this Building Code.
C. The Building Official may authorize the refunding of not more than eighty percent(809%of the
plait review fcc paid when an application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is
withdrawn or canceled before any plan reviewing is done.
D. The Building Official shall not authorize the refunding of any the paid except upon written
application for such refund tiled by the original pertaittee not later than one hundred eighty(180)days
after the date o4kepayment that the application was submitted.
Se.29-3-270. Conduct of building permit inspections.
All construction or work for which a penult is required shall be subject to inspection by the Building
Official according to the procedure set out in Section 400 110 of the IBC and Section 1(109 of the IBC,
which sections are hereby incorporated into and made a part hereof by this reference. (See Subsections
29-2-20,6-and D and 20-2-30 of this Chapter.) (Weld County Code Ordinance 2003-11)
See.29-3-280. Certiticate of occupancy.
A. No building or structure shall be used or occupied and no change in the existing occupancy
classification of a building structure or portion thereof shall be made until the Building Official has
issued a certificate of occupancy therefor as provided by this Section. Issuance of a certificate of
occupancy shall not he construed as an approval of a violation of the provisions of this Building Code or
of other ordinances of the County. I:crtifcates presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the
provisions of this Building Code or of other ordinances of the County shall not be valid. (See Section 29-
9.10.C of this Chapter.)
B. Group U Occupancies do not require a certificate of occupancy. (See Section 29-2-20.MI of this
Chapter.) (Weld County Code Ordinance 2003-11)
Sec. 29-3-290. Manufactured home certificate of occupancy.
Mobile, manufactured or factory-built homes shall receive a manufactured home certificate of
occupancy. Such certificate shall indicate that at the time of issuance, no code violations were observed
at the final inspection, and it appears to conform with this Chapter regulating manufactured home
installation standards.
Sec.29-3-300. Moved structures,additions or remodel certificates of occupancy.
Moved structures, additions or remodel projects shall receive a certificate of occupancy for the work
described on the certificate. The certificate shall further state that the issuance of this certificate does not
certify that the building meets all the requirements of this Chapter for new buildings.
Sec. 29-3-310. Temporary certificate of occupancy.
A temporary certificate of occupancy may be issued by the Building Official for the use of a portion
or portions of the building or structure prior to completion of the entire building or structure. The
temporary certificate shall be valid for a certain period of time not to exceed ninety (90)days and may be
renewed only once by the Building Official.
Sec.29-3-320. Repealed. (Weld County Code Ordinance 2007-2)
Sec. 29-3-330. Certificate issued.
After the Building Official inspects the building or structure and finds no violations of the provisions
of this Building Code or other laws which are enforced by the County, the Building Official shall issue a
certificate of occupancy. (Where fire suppression systems are installed, approval of the Fire Department
or Fire District is required prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy. See Section 29-9-10 of this
Chapter.) The certificate of occupancy shall contain the following:
A. The building permit number.
B. The use or occupancy of the building.
C. The type of construction used.
D. The address of the building.
E. The legal description of the property.
F. The zoning district.
G. The name of the property owner.
H. A description of that portion of the building for which the certificate is issued.
I. A statement that the described portion of the building has been inspected for compliance with
the requirements of this Building Code for the group and division of occupancy and the use for
which the proposed occupancy is classified.
J. The name of the Building Official or the name of the inspector finally approving the permit.
Sec.29-3-340. Posting.
A. The certificate of occupancy shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the premises and shall not
be removed except by the Building Official.
B. Revocation. The Building Official may, in writing, suspend or revoke a certificate of occupancy
issued under the provisions of this Chapter whenever the certificate is issued in error or on the basis of
incorrect information supplied, or when it is determined that the building, structure or portion thereof is in
violation of any ordinance or regulation or any of the provisions of this Building Code.
ARTICLE IV
Mechanical Permits
Sec.29-4-10. Mechanical permit required.
A. A property owner, authorized agent or contractor who desires to erect, install, enlarge, alter,
repair, remove, convert or replace a mechanical system, the installation of which is regulated by the IMC,
or to cause such work to be done, shall first make application to the Building Inspection Department and
obtain the required permit for the work. A permit shall be obtained for all heating, ventilating, cooling or
refrigeration equipment, moved within or installed in any relocated building. Prior to the connection of
any utility service, a permit shall be obtained and inspection and approval secured for every mobile,
manufactured, or factory-built home or movable structure that is moved into or within the County. A
separate permit shall be obtained for the equipment installed in each separate building or structure.
B. Exception: Where equipment replacements and repairs must be performed in an emergency
situation, the permit application shall be submitted within the next working business day of the Building
Inspection Department.
Sec.29-4-20. Exemptions.
A. Exemptions from the permit requirement of this Building Code shall not be deemed to grant
authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of any provisions of this Code, any laws
of the State or other resolutions or ordinances of the County.
B. A mechanical permit shall not be required for:
1. Any portable heating appliance.
2. Any portable ventilating equipment.
3. Any portable cooling unit.
4. Any steam, hot water or chilled water piping within any heating or cooling equipment
regulated by the IPC.
5. The replacement of any minor part that does not alter the approval of equipment or an
appliance or make such equipment or appliance unsafe.
6. Portable evaporative coolers.
7. Self-contained refrigeration system containing ten (10) pounds or less of refrigerant, or
actuated by motors of one(1) horsepower or less.
8. Portable fuel cells that are not connected to a fixed piping system and are not interconnected
with a power grid. (Weld County Code Ordinance 2007-2)
Sec. 29-4-30. Existing installations.
No provisions of this Building Code shall require the removal, alteration or abandonment of, nor
prevent the continued utilization and maintenance of, an existing mechanical system lawfully in existence
at the time of the adoption of the initial ordinance codified herein.
Sec.29-4-40. Permit application.
Each application for a permit, with the required fee, shall be filed with the Building Inspection
Department on a form furnished for that purpose and shall contain a general description of the proposed
work and its location. The application shall be signed by the property owner or an authorized agent. The
permit application shall indicate the proposed occupancy of all parts of the building and of that portion of
the site or lot, if any, not covered by the building or structure, and shall contain such information required
by the Building Official. For additional requirements, see Sections 29-3-110 through 29-3-190 above.
Sec.29-4-50. Construction documents.
A. Construction documents, engineering calculations, diagrams and other data shall be submitted in
two (2) or more sets with each application for a permit. The Building Official shall require construction
documents, computations and specifications to be prepared and designed by a registered design
professional when required by state law. Construction documents shall be drawn to scale and shall be of
sufficient clarity to indicate the location, nature and extent of the work proposed and show in detail that
the work conforms to the provisions of this Building Code. Construction documents for buildings more
than two (2) stories in height shall indicate where penetrations will be made for mechanical systems and
shall indicate the material and methods for maintaining required structural safety, fire-resistance rating
and fire blocking.
B. The Building Official shall have the authority to waive the submission of construction
documents, calculations or other data if the nature of the work applied for is such that reviewing of
construction documents is not necessary to determine compliance with this Building Code.
Sec.29-4-60. Zoning compliance.
Prior to the release of a mechanical permit, the Department of Planning Services will review the
application for the permit and all pertinent submittals to check compliance with Chapters 23 and 24 of
this Code and any other applicable rules and regulations. Upon approval from the Department of
Planning Services,the permit application shall be given to the Building Official for review and issuance.
Sec.29-4-70. Approval and issuance of permit.
After the Building Official determines that the plans, specifications, drawings, description or
information furnished by the applicant is in compliance with this Building Code, the permit shall be
issued. No mechanical permit shall be considered finally approved until a final inspection of the
installation has been performed, and the Building Official has determined that the installation conforms to
all applicable requirements of this Building Code.
Sec.29-4-80. Fees.
A separate permit fee will be charged for any mechanical inspection not associated with the building
permit. Any person desiring a mechanical permit required by this Building Code shall, at the time of
filing an application therefor, pay a fee to the Building Inspection Department as established by the Board
of County Commissioners.
Sec.29-4-90. Investigation fee.
Whenever work for which a permit is required by this Building Code has been commenced without
first obtaining said permit, a special investigation shall be made before a permit may be issued. An
investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee, shall be collected whether or not a permit is then or
subsequently issued. The investigation fee shall be fifty percent (50%) of the building permit fee as
established by separate action by the Board of County Commissioners. In no event shall the investigation
fee exceed the amount set by the Board of County Commissioners. The payment of such investigation fee
shall not relieve any person from fully complying with the requirements of this Building Code in the
execution of the work, nor from any other penalties prescribed herein.
Sec.29-4-100. Reinspection fee.
The Building Official may charge a reinspection fee as established by the Board of County
Commissioners for each inspection or reinspection when such portion of work for which inspection is
called is not complete or when corrections called for are not ready.
Sec. 29-4-110. Fee refunds.
A. The Building Official may authorize refunding of any fee paid hereunder which was erroneously
paid or collected.
B. The Building Official may authorize the refunding of not more than eighty percent (80%) of the
permit fee when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this Building Code.
C. The Building Official may authorize the refunding of not more than eighty percent (80%) of the
plan review fee paid when an application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is
withdrawn or canceled before any plan reviewing is done.
D. The Building Official shall not authorize the refunding of any fee paid except upon written
application for such refund filed by the original permittee not later than one hundred eighty (180) days
after the date of fee payment.
Sec.29-4-120. Mechanical permit inspection required.
All equipment for which a mechanical permit is obtained under this Building Code shall be inspected
by the Building Official. That portion of any equipment intended to be concealed by any permanent
portion of the building shall not be concealed until inspected and approved.
Sec. 29-4-130. Final inspection.
When the installation of any equipment is complete, a second or final inspection shall be made and
final inspection approval shall be noted upon the permit.
Sec.29-4-140. Connection of equipment to fuel or power supply.
Equipment regulated by this Building Code shall not be connected to the fuel or power supply until
authorized by the Building Official, except that the requirements of this Section shall not be considered to
prohibit the operation of any heating equipment installed to replace existing heating equipment serving an
occupied portion of a building, in the event a request for inspection of such heating equipment has been
filed with the Building Inspection Department not more than forty-eight(48) hours after such replacement
work is completed, and before any portion of such equipment is concealed by any permanent portion of
the building.
ARTICLE V
Electrical Permits
Sec.29-5-10. Electrical permit required.
A. A property owner, authorized agent or contractor who desires to erect, install, enlarge, alter,
repair, remove, convert or replace an electrical system, the installation of which is regulated by the NEC,
or to cause such work to be done, shall first make application to the Building Inspection Department and
obtain the required permit for the work. A permit shall be obtained for all electrical equipment moved
within or installed in any relocated building. Prior to the connection of electrical service, a permit shall
be obtained and inspection and approval secured for every mobile, manufactured or factory-built home or
movable structure that is moved into or within the County. A separate permit shall be obtained for each
building, structure or installation.
B. Exception: Where equipment replacements and repairs must be performed in an emergency
situation, the permit application shall be submitted within the next working business day of the Building
Inspection Department.
Sec.29-5-20. Exemptions.
A. Exemptions from the permit requirement of this Building Code shall not be deemed to grant
authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provision of this Building Code or
any laws of the State,the County Code or other resolutions or ordinances of the County.
B. An electrical permit shall not be required for:
1. Installations in ships, watercraft other than floating buildings, railway rolling stock, aircraft
or automotive vehicles other than mobile homes, manufactured or factory-built homes, and
recreational vehicles.
2. Installations underground in mines and self-propelled mobile surface mining machinery and
its attendant electrical trailing cable.
3. Installations of railways for generation, transformation, transmission or distribution of power
used exclusively for operation of rolling stock or installations used exclusively for signaling and
communication purposes.
4. Installations of communication equipment under the exclusive control of communication
utilities, located outdoors or in building spaces used exclusively for such installations.
5. Installations, including associated lighting, under the exclusive control of electric utilities for
the purpose of communication, metering, generation, control, transformation, transmission and
distribution of electric energy. Such installations shall be located in buildings used exclusively by
utilities for such purposes; outdoors on property owned or leased by the utility; on or along public
highways, streets, roads, etc.; or outdoors on private property by established rights such as
easements. This does not exempt all premises' wiring or wiring other than utility-owned metering
equipment on the load side of the service point of buildings, structures or any other premises not
owned or leased by the utility.
6. Further, this does not exempt installations in buildings used by the electric utility, such as
office buildings, warehouses, garages, machine shops and recreational buildings that are not an
integral part of a generating plant, substation or control center.
Sec. 29-5-30. Existing electrical installations.
Electrical conductors and other electrical equipment lawfully installed prior to the effective date of
Weld County Codification Ordinance 2000-I may have their existing use, maintenance or repair
continued if the use, maintenance or repair is in accordance with the original design and location and is
not a hazard to life, health or property. (Weld County Codification Ordinance 2000-1)
Sec.29-5-40. Electrical permit application.
Each application for a permit, with the required fee, shall be filed with the Building Inspection
Department on a form furnished for that purpose and shall contain a general description of the proposed
work and its location. The application shall be signed by the property owner or an authorized agent. The
permit application shall indicate the proposed occupancy of all parts of the building and of that portion of
the site or lot, if any, not covered by the building or structure, and shall contain such information required
by the Building Official. For additional requirements see Sections 29-3-1 10 through 29-3-190 above.
Sec. 29-5-50. Construction documents.
A. Construction documents, engineering calculations, diagrams and other data shall be submitted in
two (2) or more sets with each application for a permit. The Building Official shall require construction
documents, computations and specifications to be prepared and designed by a registered design
professional when required by state law. Construction documents shall be drawn to scale and shall be of
sufficient clarity to indicate the location, nature and extent of the work proposed and show in detail that
the work conforms to the provisions of this Building Code. Construction documents for buildings more
than two (2) stories in height shall indicate where penetrations will be made for electrical systems and
shall indicate the material and methods for maintaining required structural safety, fire-resistance rating
and fire blocking.
B. The Building Official shall have the authority to waive the submission of construction
documents, calculations or other data if the nature of the work applied for is such that reviewing of
construction documents is not necessary to determine compliance with this Building Code.
Sec.29-5-60. Zoning compliance.
Prior to the release of an electrical permit, the Department of Planning Services will review the
application for the permit and all pertinent submittals to check compliance with Chapters 23 and 24 of
this Code and any other applicable rules and regulations. Upon approval from the Department of
Planning Services,the permit application shall be given to the Building Official for review and issuance.
Sec. 29-5-70. Approval and issuance of permit.
After the Building Official determines that the plans, specifications, drawings, description or
information furnished by the applicant is in compliance with this Building Code, the permit shall be
issued. No electrical permit shall be considered finally approved until a final inspection of the installation
has been performed, and the Building Official has determined that the installation conforms to all
applicable requirements of this Building Code.
Sec.29-5-80. Fees.
A separate permit fee will be charged for any electrical inspection not associated with the building
permit. Any person desiring an electrical permit required by this Building Code shall, at the time of filing
an application therefor, pay a fee to the Building Inspection Department as established by the Board of
County Commissioners.
Sec.29-5-90. Investigation fee.
Whenever work for which a permit is required by this Building Code has been commenced without
first obtaining said permit, a special investigation shall be made before a permit may be issued. An
investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee, shall be collected whether or not a permit is then or
subsequently issued. The investigation fee shall be fifty percent (50%) of the building permit fee as
established by separate action by the Board of County Commissioners. In no event shall the investigation
fee exceed the amount set by the Board of County Commissioners. The payment of such investigation fee
shall not relieve any persons from fully complying with the requirements of this Building Code in the
execution of the work, nor from any other penalties prescribed herein.
Sec. 29-5-100. Reinspection fee.
The Building Official may charge a reinspection fee as established by the Board of County
Commissioners for each inspection or reinspection when such portion of work for which inspection is
called is not complete or when corrections called for are not ready.
Sec.29-5-110. Fee refunds.
A. The Building Official may authorize refunding of any fee paid hereunder which was erroneously
paid or collected.
B. The Building Official may authorize the refunding of not more than eighty percent (80%) of the
permit fee when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this Building Code.
C. The Building Official may authorize the refunding of not more than eighty percent(80%) of the
plan review fee paid when an application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is
withdrawn or canceled before any plan reviewing is done.
D. The Building Official shall not authorize the refunding of any fee paid except upon written
application for such refund filed by the original permittee not later than one hundred eighty (180) days
after the date of fee payment.
Sec. 29-5-120. Electrical permit inspection required.
All electrical installations covered by this Building Code shall be inspected by the Building Official.
That portion of any electrical equipment intended to be concealed by any permanent portion of the
building shall not be concealed until inspected and approved.
Sec. 29-5-130. Meter sets.
Meter sets must be inspected and approved by the Building Official prior to connection of an
electrical installation with the source of electrical power. Approval of a meter set shall not constitute final
approval of an electrical permit.
Sec.29-5-140. Final inspection.
When the installation of any equipment is complete, a second or final inspection shall be made.
Upon final inspection, final approval of the electrical permit shall be noted upon the permit.
ARTICLE VI
Plumbing Permits
Sec.29-6-10. Plumbing permit required.
A. A property owner, authorized agent or contractor who desires to erect, install, enlarge, alter,
repair, remove, convert or replace a plumbing system, the installation of which is regulated by the IPC, or
to cause such work to be done, shall first make application to the Building Inspection Department and
obtain the required permit for the work. A permit shall be obtained for all equipment or appliances
moved within or installed in any relocated building. Prior to the connection of any utility service, a
permit shall be obtained and inspection and approval secured for every mobile, manufactured or factory-
built home or movable structure that is moved into or within the County. A separate permit shall be
obtained for each building, structure or installation.
B. Exception: Where equipment replacements and repairs must be performed in an emergency
situation, the permit application shall be submitted within the next working business day of the Building
Inspection Department.
Sec.29-6-20. Exemptions.
A. Exemptions from the permit requirement of this Building Code shall not be deemed to grant
authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this Building Code,
any laws of the State,the County Code or other resolutions or ordinances of the County.
B. A plumbing permit shall not be required for:
1. The stopping of leaks in drains, water, soil, waste or vent pipe; provided, however, that if any
concealed trap, drainpipe, water, soil, waste or vent pipe becomes defective and it becomes
necessary to remove and replace the same with new material, such work shall be considered as new
work and a permit shall be obtained and inspection made as provided in the IPC.
2. The clearing of stoppages or the repairing of leaks in pipes, valves or fixtures, and the
removal and reinstallation of water closets, provided that such repairs do not involve or require the
replacement or rearrangement of valves, pipes or fixtures.
Sec.29-6-30. Existing plumbing installations.
Any plumbing system lawfully installed prior to the effective date of the initial ordinance codified
herein may have its existing use, maintenance or repair continued if the use, maintenance or repair is in
accordance with the original design and location and a hazard to the public health, safety or welfare has
not been created by such system.
Sec. 29-6-40. Permit application requirements.
Each application for a permit, with the required fee, shall be filed with the Building Inspection
Department on a form furnished for that purpose and shall contain a general description of the proposed
work and its location. The application shall be signed by the property owner or an authorized agent. The
permit application shall indicate the proposed occupancy of all parts of the building and of that portion of
the site or lot, if any, not covered by the building or structure and shall contain such information required
by the Building Official. For additional requirements, see Sections 29-3-1 10 through 29-3-190 above.
Sec. 29-6-50. Construction documents.
A. Construction documents, engineering calculations, diagrams and other data shall be submitted in
two (2) or more sets with each application for a permit. The Building Official shall require construction
documents, computations and specifications to be prepared and designed by a registered design
professional when required by state law. Construction documents shall be drawn to scale and shall be of
sufficient clarity to indicate the location, nature and extent of the work proposed and show in detail that
the work conforms to the provisions of this Building Code. Construction documents for buildings more
than two (2) stories in height shall indicate where penetrations will be made for pipe, fittings and
components and shall indicate the material and methods for maintaining required structural safety, fire-
resistance rating and fire blocking.
B. When any gas piping system conveying fuel gas from a natural gas-producing well is installed,
plans and specifications bearing the stamp of a licensed Colorado engineer shall be submitted in two (2)
or more sets with each application for a permit.
C. The Building Official shall have the authority to waive the submission of construction
documents, calculations or other data if the nature of the work applied for is such that reviewing of
construction documents is not necessary to determine compliance with this Building Code.
Sec.29-6-60. Zoning compliance.
Prior to the release of a plumbing permit, the Department of Planning Services will review the
application for the permit and all pertinent submittals to check compliance with Chapters 23 and 24 of
this Code, and any other applicable rules and regulations. Upon approval from the Department of
Planning Services, the permit application shall be given to the Building Official for review and issuance.
Sec.29-6-70. Approval and issuance of permit.
Atter review and approval by the Department of Planning Services and when the Building Official
determines that the plans,specifications,drawing?,description or information furnished by the applicant
is in compliance with this Huilding Code, the permit shall he issued. No plumbing permit shall be
considered finally approved until a final inspection of the installation has been pertomied, and the
Building Official has determined that the installation conforms to all applicable requirements of this
Building Code.
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laailitv-for human use-within-an rAi eror-a comnereinl-inesetere-ummiected to a
disposal•sysienb ive loud approval-itivlevs-the-fimkigs and limitrev-inmated during-such
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I. Tank type outer closets whichilesk-WiTh-ti-Mikkixmr of one-and-93x tenths(L6)gallunsof
water.
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gallons-per minute at eighty-40)-p.s.i.
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c andurte-lalf(2v5)gollrn:perminme at eighty(S0)-p-0+
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test performed by anapproved independent-testae Iakemtoq-CFthe-manufacnuer.using established
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Sec.29th-90. Pees.
A separate permit foe will be charged for any plumbing inspection not associated with the building
permit. Any person desiring a plumbing permit required by this Building Code shall.at the time of filing
an application therefor.pay a fee to the Building Inspection Department as established by the Board Cl'
County Commissioners.
Sac.29-6-100. Investigation fix.
'Whenever work far which a permit is required by this Building Code has been commenced without
lust obtaining said permit. a special investigation shall be made before a permit may he issued. An
investigation foe. in addition to the permit fee,shall be collected whether or not a permit is then or
subsequently issued. The investigation fee shall be fifty percent (50%)of the building permit fee as
established by separate action by the Board of County(:rmmmissionen. In no event shall the investigation
fee exceed the amount set by the Board of County Commissioners. The payment of such investigation the
shall not relieve any person from fully complying with the requirements of this Building Code In the
execution of the work,nor from any other penalties prescribed herein.
Sec.29-6-110. Reinspection fee.
The Building Official may charge a reinspection fee as established by the Board of County
Commissioners for each inspection or reinspection when such portion of work for which inspection is
called is not complete or when corrections called for are not ready.
Sec. 29-6-120. Fee refunds.
A. The Building Official may authorize the refunding of any fee paid hereunder which was
erroneously paid or collected.
B. The Building Official may authorize the refunding of not more than eighty percent (80%)of the
permit fee when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this Building Code.
C. The Building Official may authorize the refunding of not more than eighty percent (80%) of the
plan review fee paid when an application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is
withdrawn or canceled before any plan reviewing is done.
D. The Building Official shall not authorize the refunding of any fee paid except upon written
application for such refund filed by the original permittee not later than one hundred eighty (180) days
after the date of fee payment.
Sec.29-6-130. Plumbing permit inspection required.
All plumbing and drainage systems covered by this Building Code shall be inspected by the Building
Official prior to final approval of a permit. All plumbing and drainage systems intended to be concealed
by any permanent portion of the building or by backfill shall not be concealed until inspected and
approved.
Sec.29-6-140. Final inspection.
When the installation of any plumbing and drainage system is complete, a second or final inspection
shall be made. Upon final inspection, final approval of the plumbing permit shall be noted upon the
permit.
Sec.29-6-150. Connection to service system.
Systems regulated by this Building Code shall not be connected to any utility service system until
authorized by the Building Official.
ARTICLE VII
Mobile,Manufactured or Factory-Built Home Permits
Sec.29-7-10. Permit required.
No mobile, manufactured or factory-built home, as defined in this Building Code, may be located or
relocated within the County without a building permit issued by the Building Official.
Sec.29-7-20. Additions,alterations or repairs.
Mobile, manufactured or factory-built homes to which additions, alterations or repairs are made shall
comply with all requirements of this Building Code. A separate building permit shall be applied for as
provided for in Article III of this Chapter.
Sec.29-7-30. Connection of two mobile or manufactured homes for human habitation.
No more than two (2) mobile or manufactured homes may be connected or physically attached. The
following requirements shall be met:
A. Two (2)complete sets of plans shall be submitted to the Building Official.
B. No intervening walkways, breezeways, rooms or other structures shall be located between
the two(2) units.
C. The units shall be attached so as not to interfere with light and ventilation requirements of all
rooms.
D. Escape routes of all bedrooms shall not be blocked or impaired.
E. The two (2) units shall be used as a single-family dwelling as defined in Chapter 23 of this
Code.
F. Construction and all required inspections shall be completed and finalized within one (1)
year from the date of issuance of the building permit.
Sec.29-7-40. Application.
Each application for a permit, with the required fee, shall be filed with the Building Inspection
Department on a form furnished for that purpose. The applicant shall give a description of the home,
including make, model, year, serial number and size, the mobile, manufactured, factory-built home
certification number, if any, issued by any state or by the United States, and a description of the type of
foundation to be used. The applicant shall also list the location, ownership and use of the land on which
the home is to be placed. The application shall be signed by the property owner or an authorized agent.
For additional requirements, see Sections 29-3-110 through 29-3-190 of this Chapter.
Sec. 29-7-50. Plot plan.
A plot plan of the property at suitable scale shall be submitted when application for a permit is made,
to show the location of the proposed home. The plot plan shall include distances from the property lines
and other structures on the property; access to the property; location and measurements of any easements
or rights-of-way; identification of any county, state or federal roads or highways; and any existing
structures and their use on the property.
Sec.29-7-60. Zoning compliance.
Prior to the release of a mobile, manufactured or factory-built home permit, the Department of
Planning Services will review the application for the permit and all pertinent submittals to check
compliance with Chapters 23 and 24 of this Code, and any other applicable rules and regulations. Upon
approval from the Department of Planning Services, the permit application shall be given to the Building
Official for review and issuance.
Sec. 29-7-70. Approval and issuance of permit.
After the Building Official determines that the plans, specifications, drawings, description or
information furnished by the applicant is in compliance with this Building Code, the permit shall be
issued. No permit shall be considered finally approved until a final inspection of the installation has been
performed, and the Building Official has determined that the installation conforms to all applicable
requirements of this Building Code.
Sec. 29-7-80. Fees.
Any person desiring a permit for a mobile, manufactured or factory-built home required by this
Building Code shall, at the time of filing an application therefor, pay a fee to the Building Inspection
Department as established by the Board of County Commissioners.
Sec.29-7-90. Investigation fee.
Whenever work for which a permit is required by this Building Code has been commenced without
first obtaining said permit, a special investigation shall be made before a permit may be issued. An
investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee, shall be collected whether or not a permit is then or
subsequently issued. The investigation fee shall be fifty percent (50%) of the building permit fee as
established by separate action by the Board of County Commissioners. In no event shall the investigation
fee exceed the amount set by the Board of County Commissioners. The payment of such investigation fee
shall not relieve any persons from fully complying with the requirements of this Building Code in the
execution of the work, nor from any other penalties prescribed herein.
Sec. 29-7-100. Reinspection fee.
The Building Official may charge a reinspection fee as established by the Board of County
Commissioners for each inspection or reinspection when such portion of work for which inspection is
called is not complete or when corrections called for are not ready.
Sec.29-7-110. Fee refund.
A. The Building Official may authorize the refunding of any fee paid hereunder which was
erroneously paid or collected.
B. The Building Official may authorize the refunding of not more than eighty percent (80%) of the
permit fee when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this Building Code.
C. The Building Official may authorize the refunding of not more than eighty percent(80%) of the
plan review fee paid when an application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is
withdrawn or canceled before any plan reviewing is done.
D. The Building Official shall not authorize the refunding of any fee paid except upon written
application for such refund filed by the original permittee not later than one hundred eighty (180) days
after the date of fee payment. (Weld County Codification Ordinance 2000-1)
Sec.29-7-120. Required inspections.
Setbacks, foundation, underground inspections, electrical, mechanical, heating, plumbing, skirting,
grading, steps and landings, final septic and final approval inspections conducted pursuant to this
Building Code shall be required of all mobile, manufactured and factory-built homes.
Sec.29-7-130. Repealed. (Weld County Code Ordinance 2006-3)
ARTICLE VIII
Permit Provisions
Sec. 29-8-10. Amendment to fee schedule.
A fee for each permit required by this Chapter shall be paid to the Building Inspection Department in
accordance with the fee schedule established by resolution of the Board of County Commissioners.
Amendments to the fee schedule shall be done in conjunction with a hearing process that will consist of a
ten-day public notice prior to the Board of County Commissioners' hearing. Notice of said hearing is to
be published once in the newspaper designated by the Board of County Commissioners for publication of
notices.
Sec.29-8-20. Permit ownership.
A. Property owner or agent. The applicant for any permit required by this Chapter shall be the
property owner or his or her authorized agent. An agent may be required to submit evidence of his or her
authority.
B. Nontransferable. No permit issued under this Chapter is transferable from the permittee to a
subsequent purchaser. The new property owner is required to apply for and purchase a new permit to
complete any unfinished work on the property or on any building or structure located on the property.
The permit issued to the previous owner will be voided.
Sec. 29-8-30. Validity of permits.
A. The issuance or granting of a permit for a mobile home, manufactured home or factory-built
home, or for building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, demolition or oil and gas, and approval of plans,
specifications and computations for such, shall not be construed to be a permit for, or an approval of, any
violation of any of the provisions of this Building Code, Chapters 23 and 24 of this Code, or any other
applicable rules and regulations of the County. Permits presuming to give authority to violate or cancel
the provisions of this Building Code, Chapters 23 and 24 of this Code, or any other applicable rules and
regulations of the County shall be invalid.
B. The issuance of a permit based upon plans, specifications and other data shall not prevent the
Building Official from thereafter requiring the correction of errors in said plans, specifications and other
data, or from preventing building operations being carried on thereunder when in violation of this
Building Code, Chapters 23 and 24 of this Code, or any other applicable rules and regulations of the
County. (See Section 29-9-50 of this Chapter.)
Sec.29-8-40. Expiration of original building permit.
A. Every original permit issued by the Building Official under the provisions of this Building Code
shall expire by limitation and become null and void after the given utilization period has elapsed. The
utilization period begins on the date of permit issuance. The expiration date for the building permit shall
be specified on the permit in accordance with Table 29.2, below.
Table 29.2 Expiration of Building Permits
Valuation of Building Permit Utilization Period
$1,000 or less 3 months
$1,001 —10,000 6 months
$10,001—200,000 12 months
$200,001 —1,000,000 24 months
$1,000,001—2,000,000 30 months
$2.000.001—10,000,000 36 months
$10,000,001 and over Letter
B. Exceptions. When an original permit is issued, the Building Official may approve an expiration
date exceeding the utilization period. The permittee must demonstrate that the complexity or size of the
project makes completion of the project within the utilization period unreasonable.
C. If the building or work authorized by a building permit has not received final inspection on or
before the permit expiration date, all work shall cease until a new permit is issued. The permittee shall be
eligible to apply for one (1) new permit upon the payment of permit fees to cover direct County costs.
The expiration date shall be determined by the scope of the work to be completed. (Weld County Code
Ordinance 2006-3; Weld County Code Ordinance 2009-12; Weld County Code Ordinance 2011-4)
Sec.29-8-50. Extension of time for original building permit.
The original building permit holder may submit a request for an extension of time before the
expiration of the utilization period. The Building Official may extend the building permit one (1) time,
for a period not to exceed three hundred sixty-five (365) calendar days. Such request shall be submitted
in writing and include the applicant's name, address, telephone number, the building permit number, the
site address and a description of specific circumstances which prevented completion of the work prior to
the expiration date. A processing fee shall be charged if a building permit extension is granted. (Weld
County Code Ordinance 2006-3; Weld County Code Ordinance 2009-12; Weld County Code Ordinance
2011-4)
Sec.29-8-60. Re-permit.
If the building or work authorized by the original building permit, including extension if applicable,
has not received final inspection on or before the permit expiration date, all work shall cease until a new
application is completed, fees to cover direct County costs have been paid and the re-permit is issued.
The expiration date for re-permits shall be determined by the scope of the work to be completed. No
extensions shall be granted on re-permits if the Building Official determines that life, safety and health
issues exist at the time of the re-permit application. (Weld County Code Ordinance 2011-4)
Sec.29-8-70. New permit.
If the building or work authorized by the original building permit, including extension, if applicable,
and re-permit, has not received final inspection by the expiration date, a new permit will be issued upon
receipt of a completed application, all applicable documentation and payment of full permit fees per the
original permit fee schedule. This will apply to any subsequent permits required to receive a final
approval of the building, or to work authorized by the original building permit. (Weld County Code
Ordinance 2011-4)
Sec. 29-8-80. Suspension or revocation of permits.
The Building Official may, in writing, suspend or revoke a permit issued under provisions of this
Chapter whenever the permit is issued in error or on the basis of incorrect information supplied, or in
violation of any ordinance, resolution or regulation, including Chapters 23 and 24 of this Code, or any of
the provisions of this Building Code. (Weld County Code Ordinance 2011-4)
Sec. 29-8-90. Right of entry.
Whenever necessary to make an inspection to enforce any of the provisions of this Chapter or
whenever the Building Official has reasonable cause to believe that there exists in any building or upon
any premises any condition which makes such building or premises unsafe as defined in Section 29-11-40
of this Chapter, the Building Official may enter such building or premises at all reasonable times to
inspect the same or to perform the duty imposed by this Chapter, provided that if such building or
premises are occupied, the Building Official shall first present proper credentials and request entry; and if
such building or premises are unoccupied, the Building Official shall first make a reasonable effort to
locate the owner or other persons having charge or control of the building or premises, and request entry.
If such entry is refused, the Building Official shall have recourse to the remedies provided by law to
secure entry. (Weld County Codification Ordinance 2000-1; Weld County Code Ordinance 2011-4)
Sec.29-8-100. Liability.
The Building Official or any employee charged with the enforcement of this Building Code acting
for the County in good faith and without malice in the discharge of the duties required by this Chapter or
other pertinent law or ordinance shall not thereby render himself or herself personally liable for damages
that may accrue to persons or property as a result of an act or omission in the discharge of such duties. To
the extent required by the Governmental Immunity Act, any suit brought against the Building Official or
employee because of such act or omission performed by him or her in the enforcement of any provision of
such codes or other pertinent laws or ordinances implemented through the enforcement of this Building
Code or enforced by the ordinance enforcement agency shall be defended by this jurisdiction until final
termination of such proceeding, and any judgment resulting therefrom shall be assumed by this
jurisdiction. This Building Code shall not be construed to relieve from or lessen the responsibility of any
person owning, operating or controlling any building or structure for any damages to persons or property
caused by defects, nor shall the ordinance enforcement agency or its parent jurisdiction be held as
assuming any such liability by reason of the inspections authorized by this Building Code or any permits
or certificates issued under this Building Code. (Weld County Code Ordinance 2011-4)
ARTICLE IX
Additional Provisions
Sec.29-9-10. Fire suppression systems.
A. Permit requirements. No person shall install, modify, alter or repair a fire suppression system
without first obtaining a fire suppression system permit from the Fire Department or district having
jurisdiction.
B. Code compliance. The applicant shall comply with the written requirements for application and
inspections as adopted by the Fire Department or district and approved by the County.
C. Final approval and certificate of occupancy. A final inspection and certificate of occupancy
shall not be issued by the Building Inspection Department until the fire suppression systems have been
approved by the Fire Department or district.
Sec.29-9-20. Alternate materials and modification.
A. Alternate materials authorized. The provisions of this Chapter are not intended to prevent the
use of any material or method of construction not specifically prescribed by this Building Code, provided
that any such alternate has been approved.
B. Approval. The Building Official may approve any such alternate, provided that he or she finds
that the proposed design is satisfactory and that the material, method or work offered is for the purpose
intended and is at least the equivalent of that prescribed in this Building Code in quality, strength,
effectiveness, fire resistance, durability and safety. The Building Official shall require that sufficient
evidence or proof be submitted to substantiate any claims that may be made regarding its use.
C. Modifications. Whenever there are practical difficulties involved in carrying out the provisions
of this Building Code,the Building Official may grant modifications for individual cases provided that he
or she shall first find that a special individual reason makes the strict letter of this Building Code
impractical, that the modification is in conformity with the spirit and purpose of this Building Code, and
that such modification does not lessen any fire protection requirements or any degree of structural
integrity. The details of any action granting modification shall be recorded and entered in the files of the
Building Inspection Department.
Sec.29-9-30. Conflicting code standards.
Whenever two (2) sections of this Building Code conflict in the materials prescribed, the more
restrictive provision governs.
Sec. 29-9-40. Tests.
A. Tests required. Whenever there is insufficient evidence of compliance with the provisions of
this Building Code or evidence that any material or any construction does not conform to the
requirements of this Building Code, or in order to substantiate claims for alternate materials or methods of
construction,the Building Official may require tests as proof of compliance, to be made at the expense of
the owner or his or her agent by an approved third party agency.
B. Test methods. Test methods shall be as specified by this Chapter for the material in question. If
there are not appropriate test methods specified in this Chapter, the Building Official shall determine the
test procedure.
C. Records of test results. Copies of the results of all such tests shall be retained by the Building
Official for a period of not less than two (2)years after the acceptance of the structure.
Sec.29-9-50. Notice of lien.
A. Requirement of notice. Upon issuing a building permit for the improvement, restoration,
remodeling or repair of or the construction of improvements or additions to residential property, the
Building Official or other authority issuing the permit shall send a written notice, as set forth in Section
29-1 1-20 of this Chapter, by first-class mail addressed to the property for which the permit was issued.
B. Form of notice. The notice shall be in at least ten-point bold-faced type, if printed, or in capital
letters, if typewritten, shall identify the contractor by name and address, and shall state substantially as
follows:
"IMPORTANT NOTICE TO OWNERS: UNDER COLORADO LAW.SUPPLIERS.SUBCONI RAC'FORS OR OTHER
PERSONS PROVIDING LABOR OR MATERIALS FOR WORK ON YOUR RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY MAY IIAVE
A RIGHT TO COLLECT THEIR MONEY FROM YOU BY FILING A LIEN AGAINST YOUR PROPERTY. A LIEN
CAN BE FILED AGAINST YOUR RESIDENCE WHEN A SUPPLIER. SUBCONTRACTOR OR OTHER PERSON IS
NOT PAID BY YOUR CONTRACTOR FOR THEIR LABOR OR MATERIALS. HOWEVER, IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE COLORADO GENERAL MECHANICS' LIEN LAW. SECTIONS 38-22-102(3.5) AND 38-22-113(4),
COLORADO REVISED$TAIUTES, YOU HAVE AN AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE IN ANY ACTION TO ENFORCE A
LIEN. IF YOU OR SOME PERSON ACIING ON YOUR BEHALF HAS PAID YOUR CONTRACTOR AND
SATISFIED YOUR LEGAL OBLIGATIONS.
"YOU MAY ALSO WANT TO DISCUSS WITII YOUR CONTRACTOR, YOUR ATTORNEY OR YOUR LENDER
POSSIBLE PRECAUTIONS INCLUDING THE USE OF LIEN WAIVERS, OR REQUIRING I IAT EVERY CHECK
ISSUED BY YOU ON YOUR BEHALF IS MADE PAYABLE TO THE CONTRACTOR, TI IF. SUBCONTRACTOR
AND SUPPLIERS FOR AVOIDING DOUBLE PAYMENTS IF YOUR PROPERLY DOES NOT SATISFY THE
REQUIREMENTS OF SECTIONS 38-22-102(3.5)AND 38-22-113(4),COLORADO REVISED STATUTES.
"YOU SHOULD TAKE WHATEVER STEPS NECESSARY TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY."
C. Notice not required. The notice prescribed by this Section shall not be required when a building
permit is issued for new residential construction or for residential property containing more than four (4)
living units.
D. Definitions. As used only in this Section:
I. New residential construction means the construction or addition of living units on real
property that was previously unimproved or was used for nonresidential purposes.
2. Residential property means any real property, including improvements, containing living
units and used for human habitation.
E. Failure to give notice. The failure of the Building Official or other authority which issues
building permits to provide the notice required by this Section shall not be an affirmative defense to any
lien claimed pursuant to the provisions of this Article; nor shall the agency or any employee of the agency
incur liability as a result of such failure.
F. Personal service. The Building Official or other authority which issues building permits may
deliver the notice required by this Section personally to the owner of the property, in lieu of mailing the
notice as provided by Article XI of this Chapter.
ARTICLE X
Board of Appeals
Sec. 29-10-10. Creation.
In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the Building
Official relative to the application and interpretation of the adopted codes, there shall be, and is hereby
created, a Board of Appeals consisting of seven (7) members who are qualified by experience and training
to pass upon matters pertaining to building construction, mechanical construction, electrical installations,
plumbing systems and abatement of dangerous buildings. The Board of Appeals shall have no authority
relative to interpretation of the administrative provisions of the adopted codes, nor shall the Board of
Appeals be empowered to waive requirements of the adopted codes.
Sec.29-10-20. Membership.
The Board of Appeals shall consist of seven (7)members qualified as follows:
A. A master electrician licensed by the State.
B. A master plumber licensed by the State.
C. A person experienced in the construction and installation of heating, cooling and ventilating
systems.
D. A building contractor or other person experienced in the construction trade.
E. A professional engineer licensed in the State.
F. A fire marshal or other person qualified in fire protection measures.
G. One (1)person from any of the above trades or with similar experience.
Sec.29-10-30. Conduct of investigations,finding.
The members of the Board of Appeals shall hold office at the pleasure of the Board of County
Commissioners. The Board of Appeals shall adopt bylaws for conducting its hearings and investigations
and shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the Building Official with a duplicate copy to the
appellant who is appealing an order of the Building Official and a copy to the Board of County
Commissioners. (Weld County Codification Ordinance 2000-1)
Sec.29-10-40. Terms of office.
The term of office of each member of the Board of Appeals shall be three(3)years.
Sec. 29-10-50. Vacancy.
In the event of a vacancy among the members of the Board of Appeals, the Board of County
Commissioners shall select a qualified resident of the County to fill such vacancy. Any member of the
Board of Appeals shall be removed by the Board of County Commissioners upon a recommendation to
the Board of County Commissioners by members of the Board of Appeals, pursuant to its rules and
regulations.
Sec. 29-10-60. Expenses.
The expenses incurred by the Board of Appeals shall be paid by County warrants, upon proper
vouchers delivered to the Board of County Commissioners as provided by law.
Sec. 29-10-70. Conduct.
The members of the Board of Appeals shall serve without compensation and the members thereof
may be removed by the Board of County Commissioners for nonperformance of duty, misconduct or
demonstrable conflicts of interest.
ARTICLE XI
Violations and Enforcement
Sec.29-11-10. Violation.
A. Any person violating this Building Code or any provision of applicable state law is guilty of a
misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not more than one hundred
dollars ($100.00), or by imprisonment in the County jail for not more than ten (10) days, or by both such
fine and imprisonment. Each day during which such illegal erection, construction, reconstruction,
alteration, maintenance or use continues shall be deemed a separate offense. In case any building or
structure is or is proposed to be erected, constructed, reconstructed, altered, remodeled, used or
maintained in violation of this Building Code, or of any provisions of applicable state law, the District
Attorney, the Board of County Commissioners or any owner of real estate within the area, in addition to
other remedies provided by law, may institute an appropriate action for injunction, mandamus or
abatement to prevent, enjoin, abate or remove such unlawful erection, construction, reconstruction,
alteration, remodeling or use.
B. It shall be unlawful to erect, construct, reconstruct, alter or change the use of any building or
other structure within the County without obtaining a building permit. The Building Official shall not
issue any permit unless the plans for the proposed erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration or use
fully conform to all zoning regulations of the County, including Chapters 23 and 24 of this Code.
C. It is unlawful to erect, construct, reconstruct, alter, maintain or use any building, structure or land
in violation of this Building Code. In addition to any penalties imposed pursuant to any other part or
Subsection of this Article, any person violating any such provision of this Building Code may be subject
to the imposition, by order of the County Court, of a civil penalty in an amount of not less than twenty-
five dollars ($25.00) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00); provided that said violation
occurred or is occurring on or after July 1, 1998. It is within the discretion of the County Attorney to
determine whether to pursue the civil penalties set forth in this Section, the remedies set forth in
Subsection 29-11-20.A, or both. Each day after the issuance of the order of the County Court during
which such unlawful activity continues shall be deemed a separate violation and shall, in accordance with
the subsequent provisions of this Article, be the subject of a continuing penalty in an amount not to
exceed one hundred dollars ($100.00) for each such day. Until paid, any civil penalty ordered by the
County Court and assessed under this Section shall, as of recording, be a lien against the property on
which the violation has been found to exist. In case the assessment is not paid within thirty (30) days, it
may be certified by the County Attorney to the County Treasurer, who shall collect the assessment,
together with a ten-percent penalty for the cost of collection, in the same manner as other taxes are
collected. The laws of the State for assessment and collection of general taxes, including the laws for the
sale and redemption of property for taxes, shall apply to the collection of assessments pursuant to this
Section. Any lien placed against the property pursuant to this Section shall be recorded with the County
Clerk and Recorder.
D. In the event any building or structure is erected, constructed, reconstructed, altered, maintained
or used in violation of this Building Code,the County Attorney, in addition to other remedies provided by
law, may commence a civil action in County Court for the County in which such building or structure is
situated, seeking the imposition of a civil penalty in accordance with the provisions of this Section.
E. The Department of Planning Services— Building Department, through one (I) of its employees
designated by resolution of the Board of County Commissioners, shall, upon personal information and
belief that a violation of any provision of this Building Code has occurred, give written notice to the
violator to correct such violation within ten (10) days after the date of such notice. If the violator fails to
correct the violation within such ten-day period or within any extension period granted by the Department
of Planning Services — Building Department, the violator shall be given a second written notice that the
violation matter has been referred to the County Attorney for legal action unless the violator requests, in
writing, a meeting with the Director of the Department of Planning Services. Following such meeting,
the Director of the Department of Planning Services may grant the violator additional time to cure the
violation or may request that the County Sheriff or the County Attorney issue a summons and complaint
to the violator, stating the nature of the violation with sufficient particularity to give notice of such charge
to the violator.
F. One (I) copy of the summons and complaint issued pursuant to Subsection E above shall be
served upon the violator in the manner provided by law for the service of a County Court civil summons
and complaint in accordance with the Colorado Rules of County Court Civil Procedure. The summons
and complaint shall also be filed with the Clerk of the County Court, and thereafter the action shall
proceed in accordance with the Colorado Rules of County Court Civil Procedure.
G. If the County Court finds, by a preponderance of the evidence, that a violation of any provision
of this Building Code has occurred, the Court shall order the violator to pay a civil penalty in an amount
allowed pursuant to Subsection C above. In the event that the alleged violation has been cured or
otherwise removed at least five (5) days prior to the appearance date in the summons, the County
Attorney shall so inform the Court and request that the action be dismissed without fine or appearance of
the defendant.
H. Upon the filing with the Court of a receipt issued by the County Treasurer showing payment in
full of a civil penalty assessed pursuant to this Section and upon the filing of an affidavit of the Building
Inspector that the violation has been cured, removed or corrected, the Court shall dismiss the action and
issue a satisfaction in full of the judgment so entered. The Court may also dismiss the action upon a
motion of the County Attorney indicating that the matter has been otherwise resolved.
I. If a receipt showing full payment of the civil penalty or the affidavit required by Subsection H
above is not filed, the action shall continue and the Court shall retain jurisdiction to impose an additional
penalty against the violator in the amount specified in Subsection C above. Such additional penalty shall
be imposed by the Court upon motion filed by the County and proof that the violation has not been cured,
removed or corrected. Thereafter, the action shall continue until the filling with the Court of a receipt
issued by the County Treasurer showing payment in full of the civil penalty and any additional penalties
so assessed and the filing of an affidavit of the Building Official or that the violation has been cured,
removed or corrected, or until a motion by the County Attorney to dismiss the action is granted by the
Court. (Weld County Code Ordinance 2012-1)
Sec.29-11-20. Stop orders.
A. Whenever any work is being done contrary to the provisions of this Building Code, or other
pertinent laws or ordinances implemented through the enforcement of this Building Code, the Building
Official may order the work stopped by notice in writing served on any persons engaged in the doing or
causing such work to be done, and any such persons shall forthwith stop such work until authorized by
the Building Official to proceed with the work.
B. Stop work notices and danger signs affixed by the Building Official shall not be mutilated,
destroyed or removed without authority to do so by the Building Official.
Sec.29-11-30. Occupancy violations.
Whenever any structure is being used contrary to the provisions of this Building Code, the Building
Official may order such use discontinued and the structure or portion thereof vacated by notice served on
any person causing such use to be continued. Such person shall discontinue the use within ten (10) days
of receipt of such notice, or make the structure or portion thereof comply with the requirements of this
Building Code; provided, however, that in the event of an unsafe building, Section 29-11-40 below shall
apply.
Sec. 29-11-40. Dangerous buildings.
All buildings, structures or portions thereof which are determined after inspection by the Building
Official to be dangerous according to the provisions of Chapter 3 of the Uniform Code for the Abatement
of Dangerous Buildings, as adopted in Section 29-2-80 of this Chapter, are hereby declared to be public
nuisances and shall be abated by repair, rehabilitation, demolition or removal in accordance with the
procedure specified in said Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings. (Weld County
Code Ordinance 2003-11)
Sec. 29-11-50. Hazardous,defective or unsafe systems or equipment.
Building systems or equipment that are hazardous, defective or unsafe, constitute a fire or health
hazard, or are otherwise dangerous to human life, as regulated by this Building Code, are hereby declared
as unsafe systems or equipment. Use of a system or equipment regulated by this Building Code
constituting a hazard to health, safety or welfare by reason of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, fire
hazard, disaster, damage or abandonment is hereby declared an unsafe use. Such unsafe systems or
equipment are hereby declared to be a public nuisance and shall be abated by repair, rehabilitation,
demolition or removal.
Sec.29-11-60. Authority to disconnect utilities.
A. The Building Official shall have the authority to order disconnection of any utility supplied to a
building, structure, system or equipment regulated by this Building Code, when it is determined that the
system or equipment, or portion thereof, has become hazardous or unsafe.
B. Written notice of such order to disconnect service, and the reasons for it, shall be given within
twenty-four (24) hours to the owner and occupants of such building, structures or premises; provided,
however, that, in cases of immediate danger to life or property, such disconnection shall be made
immediately without such notice. Where utilities are provided by a public utility, the Building Official
shall immediately notify the serving utility in writing of the issuance of such order to disconnect. (Weld
County Code Ordinance 2012-1)
Sec. 29-11-70. Authority to condemn systems or equipment.
A. Whenever the Building Official determines that any system or equipment, or portion thereof,
regulated by this Building Code has become hazardous to life, health, property or has become unsanitary,
the Building Official shall order in writing that such system or equipment either be removed or restored to
a safe or sanitary condition. A time limit for compliance with such order shall be specified in the written
notice. A person shall not use or maintain defective or unsanitary systems or equipment after receiving
such notice.
B. When such system or equipment is to be disconnected, a written notice shall be given. In cases
of immediate danger to life or property, such disconnection shall be made immediately without such
notice.
C. When a building system or equipment is maintained in violation of this Building Code and in
violation of any notice issued pursuant to the provisions of this Section, the Building Official shall
institute any appropriate action to prevent, restrain, correct or abate the violation.
Sec. 29-11-80. Connection after order to disconnect.
A person shall not make connections to any system or equipment regulated by this Building Code
which have been disconnected or ordered to be disconnected by the Building Official, or the use of which
has been ordered to be discontinued by the Building Official until the Building Official authorizes the
reconnection and use of such system or equipment.
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